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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Convenience Package       846  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Options (change) 5,895 4,645 4,645 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 5,366 4,226 4,226 2,975 1,696
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Total Price $55,840 $62,590 $71,440 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $52,076 $58,296 $66,436 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,376
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$55,840$62,590$71,440$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features-5,995-7,895-8,6450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$54,695$62,795$35,930$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$12,950$0$680
Total Invoice$52,076$58,296$66,436$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features-5,591-7,353-8,0390-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,485$50,943$58,397$33,109$33,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,458$11,912$0$687

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,310$13,210$13,960$5,315$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$7,895$8,645$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,591-7,353-8,0390-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in113.7 in
Length166.9 in193.4 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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