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

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum440i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $49,700
Base Invoice $51,512 $46,900
Active Driving Assistant   500
Premium Package   2,000
Executive Package   2,100
Luxury Package   1,450
Individual Extended Merino Leather   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated steering wheel   190
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Active Driving Assistant   460
Premium Package   1,840
Executive Package   1,930
Luxury Package   1,335
Individual Extended Merino Leather   3,680
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated steering wheel   175
Apple CarPlay support   375
Blind spot warning system   460
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 0 13,140
Options (change) 0 12,185
Destination 995 995
Total Price $54,935 $63,835
Total Invoice $52,507 $60,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,644
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum440i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$54,935$63,835
Adjustments for Features-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,630$63,835
Total Invoice$52,507$60,080
Adjustments for Features-5,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,436$60,080

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum440i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,035$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length198.3 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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