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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerX4X4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $47,600 $59,250
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $44,950 $55,785
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,700 1,700
Audiophile Package 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Premium Package     2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,565 1,565
Audiophile Package 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Premium Package     2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 4,740 2,645 4,950 2,750
Options (change) 4,030 2,249 4,555 2,530
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $34,770 $35,825 $53,545 $62,995
Total Invoice $32,088 $33,212 $50,500 $59,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,711
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerX4X4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$34,770$35,825$53,545$62,995
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,045-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,770$35,575$47,500$56,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$8,525
Total Invoice$32,088$33,212$50,500$59,310
Adjustments for Features0-232-5,701-6,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,088$32,980$44,799$52,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$7,949

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerX4X4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,865$9,660$10,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,045$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-5,701-6,562

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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