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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: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerX4X4
TrimLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $47,600 $59,250
Base Invoice $34,952 $44,950 $55,785
Package 302A 4,305    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Parking Assistance Package   700 700
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Premium Package   2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Package 302A 3,659    
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Parking Assistance Package   645 645
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Premium Package   2,025  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Options (change) 6,035 8,550 6,350
Options (change) 5,130 7,870 5,845
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $44,395 $57,145 $66,595
Total Invoice $40,907 $53,815 $62,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,304
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerX4X4
TrimLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$44,395$57,145$66,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,395$54,380$62,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,525
Total Invoice$40,907$53,815$62,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,604-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,907$51,211$59,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,944

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerX4X4
TrimLimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
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$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,770$10,535$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,604-3,470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length197.1 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft349.4 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 system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

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