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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: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $37,440 $42,500
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Sunroof 850 850    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Sunroof 723 723    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 4,650 4,650
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 4,230 4,230
Destination 645 645 925 925
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $46,075 $51,575
Total Invoice $32,801 $33,416 $42,595 $47,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,065
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,300$36,915$46,075$51,575
Adjustments for Features00-1,870-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,915$44,205$50,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$6,650
Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$42,595$47,655
Adjustments for Features00-1,729-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$40,866$46,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$6,124

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,000$5,870$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,870$720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,729-665

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorer4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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