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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimited430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $43,100 $49,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $40,765 $46,715
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Premium Package     2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Premium Package     2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,740 2,645 4,300 4,000
Options (change) 4,030 2,249 3,955 3,680
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $34,770 $35,825 $48,395 $54,495
Total Invoice $32,088 $33,212 $45,715 $51,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,207
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimited430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,770$35,825$48,395$54,495
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,620-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,770$35,575$44,775$50,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$5,850
Total Invoice$32,088$33,212$45,715$51,390
Adjustments for Features0-232-3,420-3,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,088$32,980$42,295$47,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$5,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimited430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,615$7,985$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,620$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-3,420-3,649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.8 in
Height72.8 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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