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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: $18,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Roof rack crossbars     216 216 216
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 5,795 4,545 4,545
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 5,271 4,131 4,131
Destination 815 815 895 895 895
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $54,040 $60,590 $69,640
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $49,906 $55,946 $64,271

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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: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,307
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,930$38,360$54,040$60,590$69,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,945-6,595-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$48,095$53,995$61,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$5,900$12,950
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$49,906$55,946$64,271
Adjustments for Features0-1,616-5,490-6,090-7,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,109$33,796$44,416$49,856$56,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$5,440$11,923

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092009201320132013
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$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   
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
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 rack$300$300   
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    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
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
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 
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
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$5,340$7,090$11,285$11,935$13,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,945$6,595$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-5,490-6,090-7,932

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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