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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $43,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750iM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $94,600 $153,800 $137,000
Base Invoice $51,512 $88,660 $143,715 $128,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,700    
Second-row buckets 695      
Second-row high console 150      
Executive Package   3,200    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900   1,900
Cold Weather Package   400    
Apple CarPlay support   300   300
Temporary spare tire   150    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,750 5,750
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     1,800 3,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,485    
Second-row buckets 660      
Second-row high console 144      
Executive Package   2,945    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,750   1,750
Cold Weather Package   370    
Apple CarPlay support   275   275
Temporary spare tire   140    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   635    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,290 5,290
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     1,655 3,590
Options (change) 2,840 9,340 7,550 11,850
Options (change) 2,699 8,600 6,945 10,905
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $57,775 $104,935 $164,045 $149,845
Total Invoice $55,206 $98,255 $153,355 $139,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,248
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750iM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$57,775$104,935$164,045$149,845
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-7,850-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,520$104,935$156,195$142,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,260$37,885
Total Invoice$55,206$98,255$153,355$139,990
Adjustments for Features-1,1990-7,338-6,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,007$98,255$146,017$133,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,762$35,172

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750iM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Display key $50$50$50
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   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250 $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200   
Tires, run-flat $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  
Roof rails$250   
Second-row high console$250 $250$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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0$0$0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,285$11,030$18,880$18,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$7,850$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990-7,338-6,563

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in126.4 in
Length198.3 in206.6 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
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 screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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