BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2009 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: $47,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,590

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $77,645 $34,952
Convenience Package 1,700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Around view cameras 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Convenience Package 1,545  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,798
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Around view cameras 685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,645 7,995
Options (change) 6,905 6,813
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $93,670 $46,355
Total Invoice $86,375 $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: $47,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,382
Model Year20092011
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$93,670$46,355
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,670$45,705
Total Invoice$86,375$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,375$41,993

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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 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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,945$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in112.6 in
Length205.3 in197.1 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 seats300No
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 Requested187547%
Total Not Requested210053%

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