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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: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,970 $46,000
Base Invoice $50,587 $42,500
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   700
Premium Package   2,200
AWD   2,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   635
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,840
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
LED headlights   1,730
Options (change) 0 14,050
Options (change) 0 12,800
Destination 945 925
Total Price $53,915 $60,975
Total Invoice $51,532 $56,225

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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: $12,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,462
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$53,915$60,975
Adjustments for Features-4,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,925$60,975
Total Invoice$51,532$56,225
Adjustments for Features-4,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,763$56,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorer4-Series
TrimPlatinum435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,135$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,890 lb.3,755 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 435i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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