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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: $35,205

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,870

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 245 245 245
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 750 750 750
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 216 216 216
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 685 685 685
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Options (change) 4,360 2,660 6,145 4,895 4,895
Options (change) 3,707 2,262 5,591 4,451 4,451
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $35,205 $35,820 $56,840 $63,390 $72,240
Total Invoice $31,870 $32,485 $52,991 $59,026 $67,166

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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: $14,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,152
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,205$35,820$56,840$63,390$72,240
Adjustments for Features00-7,475-8,725-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$35,820$49,365$54,665$62,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,300$13,400
Total Invoice$31,870$32,485$52,991$59,026$67,166
Adjustments for Features00-6,969-8,124-8,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,870$32,485$46,022$50,902$58,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$4,880$12,335

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
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$4,575$4,575$12,050$13,300$14,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,475$8,725$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,969-8,124-8,809

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062016
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.3,264 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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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