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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $41,650 $47,950
Base Invoice $35,268 $39,000 $44,795
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,200  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 6,230 7,850 7,100
Options (change) 5,296 7,140 6,460
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $44,910 $50,495 $56,045
Total Invoice $41,389 $47,135 $52,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,529
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,910$50,495$56,045
Adjustments for Features-1,9350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,975$50,495$55,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300
Total Invoice$41,389$47,135$52,250
Adjustments for Features-1,7830-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,606$47,135$52,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,882

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,730$6,795$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7830-233

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

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorer4-Series Gran Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in182.5 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.4 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,611 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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