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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,780 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $11,265 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $11,073 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $41,850 | $48,150 | $65,700 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $39,180 | $44,980 | $61,125 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 2,910 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 2,845 | 5,200 | 4,450 | 3,750 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 2,419 | 4,730 | 4,050 | 3,410 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $48,045 | $53,595 | $70,445 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $44,905 | $50,025 | $65,530 |
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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: $9,025 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,979 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $48,045 | $53,595 | $70,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -2,240 | -1,340 | -2,790 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,780 | $37,460 | $45,805 | $52,255 | $67,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 | $6,450 | $21,850 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $44,905 | $50,025 | $65,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,613 | -2,094 | -1,251 | -2,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,832 | $34,522 | $42,811 | $48,774 | $62,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $690 | $0 | $5,963 | $20,124 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,790 | $6,540 | $7,030 | $6,130 | $7,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $2,240 | $1,340 | $2,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,613 | -2,094 | -1,251 | -2,595 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 4-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 54.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,471 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 33.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 34% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 77% |
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