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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: $61,490

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $33,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li750LiAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $75,500 $88,200 $126,500 $58,250
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Driver Assistance Package 3,500 3,500 2,100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Premium Sound Package 1,800      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800      
Multicontour seats 1,300      
App support 250 250 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,200 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800    
Luxury Seating Package   2,000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545    
Cold Weather Package 730 730    
Driver Assistance Package 3,185 3,185 1,910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185  
Premium Sound Package 1,640      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550      
Multicontour seats 1,185      
App support 230 230 230  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,550 2,550 2,000 1,895
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730    
Luxury Seating Package   1,820    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320    
Options (change) 18,150 15,800 6,950 1,995
Options (change) 16,480 14,335 6,325 1,895
Destination 895 895 895 1,245
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $94,545 $105,895 $135,345 $61,490

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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: $38,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,131
Model Year2012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li750LiAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21255/55-20
Total Price$94,545$105,895$135,345$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,050-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,545$104,945$133,295$56,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$38,750$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li750LiAlpina B7Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,830$10,780$11,880$14,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,050$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,890-256

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in119.1 in
Length205.3 in198.8 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.787.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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