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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $37,625 $46,550
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800 1,800
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Wood trim     0 0
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,640 1,640
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 5,125 5,725
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 4,665 5,210
Destination 815 815 825 825
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $46,650 $56,950
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $43,115 $52,585

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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: $13,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,535
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,930$38,360$46,650$56,950
Adjustments for Features-2,745-4,4950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$33,865$46,650$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$10,000
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$43,115$52,585
Adjustments for Features-2,529-4,1500-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,580$31,262$43,115$52,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$0$9,193

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
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 recliner, second row seats $75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,580$3,085$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$4,495$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,529-4,1500-277

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.2 in
Length193.4 in161.9 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in49.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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