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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $37,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $32,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li740Ld750Li760LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,000 $82,500 $91,000 $141,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $72,440 $76,580 $84,400 $130,585 $50,587
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900  
Massage, driver seat 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800 2,800      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,700 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500   500 500  
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,730  
Massage, driver seat 910 910 910    
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550 2,550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,455 1,895
Semi-automated parking system 455   455 455  
Options (change) 14,200 13,700 8,200 5,100 1,995
Options (change) 12,935 12,480 7,470 4,640 1,895
Destination 995 995 995 995 945
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $93,195 $97,195 $100,195 $148,995 $55,910
Total Invoice $86,370 $90,055 $92,865 $137,920 $53,427

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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: $39,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,490
Model Year20152015201520152016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li740Ld750Li760LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8535hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$93,195$97,195$100,195$148,995$55,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,400-6,000-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,195$95,745$98,795$142,995$53,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$5,600$49,800$0
Total Invoice$86,370$90,055$92,865$137,920$53,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,343-1,298-5,554-2,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,370$88,712$91,567$132,366$50,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,342$5,197$45,996$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim740Li740Ld750Li760LiPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,695$13,145$13,095$17,695$14,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,400$6,000$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,343-1,298-5,554-2,547

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,351 lb.4,458 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 740Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 740Ld

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

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