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Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,145

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,819

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $42,500 $47,930
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 750 750
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 685 685
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,550 2,275
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 4,300 2,600 7,800 6,400
Options (change) 3,656 2,211 7,100 5,825
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $35,145 $35,760 $54,675 $59,175
Total Invoice $31,819 $32,434 $50,475 $54,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,071
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,145$35,760$54,675$59,175
Adjustments for Features00-6,050-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$35,760$48,625$53,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$4,400
Total Invoice$31,819$32,434$50,475$54,630
Adjustments for Features00-5,585-5,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,819$32,434$44,890$48,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$4,062

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,525$10,575$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,050$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,585-5,678

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in98.3 in
Length193.4 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height72.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested227573%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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