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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerZ4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,970 $51,900
Base Invoice $50,587 $47,930
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 8,850
Options (change) 0 8,060
Destination 945 875
Total Price $53,915 $61,625
Total Invoice $51,532 $56,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,057
Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerZ4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$53,915$61,625
Adjustments for Features-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,880$61,625
Total Invoice$51,532$56,865
Adjustments for Features-6,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,808$56,865

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerZ4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
No leather in second row $-300
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,710$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in98.3 in
Length198.3 in166.9 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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