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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: $54,420

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,012

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $56,950 $53,235
Base Invoice $53,075 $50,839
Technology Package 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 60  
Cargo mat 60 100
Roof rack crossbars 245 140
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Technology Package 2,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo net 53  
Cargo mat 53 95
Roof rack crossbars 216 133
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 6,315 240
Options (change) 5,742 228
Destination 995 945
Total Price $64,260 $54,420
Total Invoice $59,812 $52,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,660
Model Year20152017
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$64,260$54,420
Adjustments for Features0-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,260$49,335
Total Invoice$59,812$52,012
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,812$47,152

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,425$16,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in112.6 in
Length166.9 in198.3 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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