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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: $39,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,559

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,535 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $34,952 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Navigation system 795      
Roof rack crossbars 120 245 245 245
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Cargo net   60 60 60
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
Navigation system 676      
Roof rack crossbars 106 216 216 216
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Cargo net   53 53 53
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) 915 5,955 4,705 4,705
Options (change) 782 5,419 4,279 4,279
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $39,275 $56,650 $63,200 $72,050
Total Invoice $36,559 $52,819 $58,854 $66,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,048
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,275$56,650$63,200$72,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,445-5,045-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,275$53,205$58,155$66,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$36,559$52,819$58,854$66,994
Adjustments for Features0-3,212-4,698-5,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,559$49,607$54,156$61,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,549$11,999

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelExplorerZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
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$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,980$10,425$12,025$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445$5,045$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,212-4,698-5,388

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in98.3 in
Length197.1 in166.9 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.9 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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