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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: $46,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,446

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerX4
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $48,000
Base Invoice $35,268 $44,840
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Assistance Package   700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Driver Assistance Package   635
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 8,230 9,700
Options (change) 7,116 8,820
Destination 825 995
Total Price $46,910 $58,695
Total Invoice $43,209 $54,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,593
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerX4
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$46,910$58,695
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,750$58,695
Total Invoice$43,209$54,655
Adjustments for Features-1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,062$54,655

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerX4
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,720$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X4

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,260 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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested312575%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
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%

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