BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $37,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $50,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,119

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $47,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
Model7-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim750LiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,200 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $77,645 $27,518 $29,578
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,200 7,005 5,305
Options (change) 2,000 5,956 4,511
Destination 825 645 645
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $88,225 $37,850 $38,465
Total Invoice $81,470 $34,119 $34,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,754
Model Year200920062006
Model7-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim750LiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$88,225$37,850$38,465
Adjustments for Features-3,89500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,330$37,850$38,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$81,470$34,119$34,734
Adjustments for Features-3,59700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,873$34,119$34,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
Model7-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim750LiEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,045$5,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,59700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in113.7 in
Length205.3 in193.4 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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