BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $53,035

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $35,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $32,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $79,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $73,690 $40,191
Convenience Package 1,000  
Rear Entertainment Package 2,200  
HD radio 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 1,150
Heated steering wheel 150  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Convenience Package 910  
Rear Entertainment Package 2,000  
HD radio 315  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 1,004
Heated steering wheel 135  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 7,695 9,040
Options (change) 6,945 7,889
Destination 825 895
Total Price $88,420 $53,035
Total Invoice $81,460 $48,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,431
Model Year20082015
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$88,420$53,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,420$49,845
Total Invoice$81,460$48,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,460$46,029

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Integrated hands-free telephone$500 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD changer for entertainment system$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,955$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,946

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,552 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested137544%

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