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BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,745

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,388

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelX4ExplorerExplorer
TrimM40iSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,100 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $54,715 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,950    
Text dictation 0    
Cold Weather Package 950    
LED headlights 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Rearview camera 400    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
Navigation system 1,795    
Text dictation 0    
Cold Weather Package 875    
LED headlights 1,750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,935    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Rearview camera 370    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 9,500 5,800 230
Options (change) 8,750 5,510 219
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $68,595 $52,745 $55,165
Total Invoice $64,460 $50,388 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,296
Model Year201720182018
ModelX4ExplorerExplorer
TrimM40iSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$68,595$52,745$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-205-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,595$52,540$52,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$64,460$50,388$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-196-2,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,460$50,192$50,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720182018
ModelX4ExplorerExplorer
TrimM40iSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$11,680$12,085$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-2,562

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelX4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,235 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested229063%
Total Not Requested135037%

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