BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $56,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $41,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $36,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,200 $53,940
Base Invoice $77,645 $51,512
Convenience Package 1,700  
Luxury Seating Package 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Around view cameras 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
Convenience Package 1,545  
Luxury Seating Package 2,275  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Around view cameras 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
Options (change) 12,695 1,995
Options (change) 11,500 1,895
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $98,720 $56,930
Total Invoice $90,970 $54,402

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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: $46,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,279
Model Year20092018
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$98,720$56,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,720$52,000
Total Invoice$90,970$54,402
Adjustments for Features0-4,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,970$49,691

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,730$14,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,711

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in112.6 in
Length205.3 in198.3 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,640 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.781.7 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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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