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BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $43,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750iM760iAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,600 $153,800 $137,000 $53,940
Base Invoice $88,660 $143,715 $128,090 $51,512
Cold Weather Package 400      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900   1,900  
Executive Package 3,200      
Temporary spare tire 150      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,700     1,995
Apple CarPlay support 300   300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690      
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package   5,750 5,750  
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather   1,800 3,900  
Second-row buckets       695
Second-row high console       150
Cold Weather Package 370      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,750   1,750  
Executive Package 2,945      
Temporary spare tire 140      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,485     1,895
Apple CarPlay support 275   275  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635      
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package   5,290 5,290  
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather   1,655 3,590  
Second-row buckets       660
Second-row high console       144
Options (change) 9,340 7,550 11,850 2,840
Options (change) 8,600 6,945 10,905 2,699
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $104,935 $164,045 $149,845 $57,775
Total Invoice $98,255 $153,355 $139,990 $55,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,248
Model Year2017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750iM760iAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$104,935$164,045$149,845$57,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,850-7,025-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,935$156,195$142,820$56,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,260$37,885$0
Total Invoice$98,255$153,355$139,990$55,206
Adjustments for Features0-7,338-6,563-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,255$146,017$133,427$54,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$47,762$35,172$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750iM760iAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Display key$50$50$50 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails   $250
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows $200  
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0$0$0 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100 
Heated second row armrests $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, second row seats $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,030$18,880$18,055$12,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,850$7,025$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,338-6,563-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in112.6 in
Length206.6 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 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
18.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series M760i

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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