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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $23,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $20,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinumM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,970 $65,700
Base Invoice $50,587 $61,125
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Executive Package   3,200
LED headlights   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Executive Package   2,910
LED headlights   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 0 10,400
Options (change) 0 9,460
Destination 945 995
Total Price $53,915 $77,095
Total Invoice $51,532 $71,580

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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: $29,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,156
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinumM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-18
Total Price$53,915$77,095
Adjustments for Features-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,525$77,095
Total Invoice$51,532$71,580
Adjustments for Features-6,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,424$71,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinumM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,035$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162016
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.3,471 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 M4

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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