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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: $38,200

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $60,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $57,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,600 $97,600 $153,800 $137,000 $32,395
Base Invoice $88,660 $91,420 $143,715 $128,090 $30,178
Temporary spare tire 150        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,700 2,700      
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,750 5,750  
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     1,800 3,900  
Sun and Sirius Package         560
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795
Third-row seat         375
Navigation system         1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295
Temporary spare tire 140        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,485 2,485      
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,290 5,290  
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     1,655 3,590  
Sun and Sirius Package         476
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676
Third-row seat         319
Navigation system         1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101
Options (change) 2,850 2,700 7,550 9,650 5,020
Options (change) 2,625 2,485 6,945 8,880 4,268
Destination 995 995 995 995 785
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $98,445 $101,295 $164,045 $147,645 $38,200
Total Invoice $92,280 $94,900 $153,355 $137,965 $35,231

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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: $52,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,827
Model Year20172017201720172008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine445hp V8445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20235/65-18
Total Price$98,445$101,295$164,045$147,645$38,200
Adjustments for Features-7,705-7,430-19,230-16,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,740$93,865$144,815$131,240$38,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$54,075$40,500$0
Total Invoice$92,280$94,900$153,355$137,965$35,231
Adjustments for Features-7,222-6,961-17,977-15,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,058$87,939$135,378$122,636$35,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,881$50,320$37,578$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesExplorer
Trim750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7Limited
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 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Display key$50$50$50$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails    $250
Second-row high console  $250$250$250
Ski sack  $50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 $0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated front row armrests  $100$100 
Heated second row armrests  $100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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$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$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500 
Active steering  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,495$15,220$27,020$24,195$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,705$7,430$19,230$16,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,222-6,961-17,977-15,3290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
Model7-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in113.7 in
Length206.6 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 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
18.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series M760i

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested155067%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested155067%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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