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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $37,440 $42,500
Package 302A 4,305    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Package 302A 3,659    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 5,900 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 5,015 7,320 7,320
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $44,260 $49,475 $54,975
Total Invoice $40,792 $45,685 $50,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,310
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,260$49,475$54,975
Adjustments for Features-3,775-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$48,325$54,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,650
Total Invoice$40,792$45,685$50,745
Adjustments for Features-3,479-1,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,313$44,623$50,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,122

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorer4-Series4-Series
TrimLimited428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
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
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
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$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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-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
Total Value of Features$9,195$6,570$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,479-1,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorer4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length197.1 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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