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Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,315 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $23,430 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $21,599 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Satellite radio | 166 | 166 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | 545 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,285 | 2,190 | 8,200 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 3,643 | 1,862 | 7,465 | 5,460 | 5,460 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $34,315 | $35,370 | $57,745 | $62,045 | $71,095 |
| Total Invoice | $31,701 | $32,825 | $53,300 | $57,275 | $65,600 |
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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: $17,820 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,421 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,315 | $35,370 | $57,745 | $62,045 | $71,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -5,610 | -6,060 | -8,110 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,315 | $35,120 | $52,135 | $55,985 | $62,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 | $3,850 | $10,850 |
| Total Invoice | $31,701 | $32,825 | $53,300 | $57,275 | $65,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -5,178 | -5,594 | -7,483 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,701 | $32,593 | $48,122 | $51,681 | $58,117 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 | $3,559 | $9,995 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,465 | $5,715 | $11,075 | $11,525 | $13,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $5,610 | $6,060 | $8,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -5,178 | -5,594 | -7,483 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 19% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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