BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $46,355

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,590

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
Model7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750Li760LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $79,900 $124,100 $37,535
Base Invoice $73,690 $114,350 $34,952
Convenience Package 1,000    
Rear Entertainment Package 2,200 2,200  
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Package 302A     4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Convenience Package 910    
Rear Entertainment Package 2,000 2,000  
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Package 302A     3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 7,545 6,545 7,995
Options (change) 6,810 5,900 6,813
Destination 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $88,270 $133,170 $46,355
Total Invoice $81,325 $122,775 $42,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,563
Model Year200820082011
Model7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750Li760LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8438hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10420, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$88,270$133,170$46,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,250-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,270$127,920$44,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,650$0
Total Invoice$81,325$122,775$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-1,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,325$117,935$40,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,610$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
Model7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750Li760LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Integrated hands-free telephone$500$500 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD changer for entertainment system$200$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Total Value of Features$9,480$14,730$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,840-1,828

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in112.6 in
Length203.9 in197.1 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,553 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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