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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: $37,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $50,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,119

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $47,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $84,200
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $77,645
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000
Options (change) 7,005 5,305 2,200
Options (change) 5,956 4,511 2,000
Destination 645 645 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $37,850 $38,465 $88,225
Total Invoice $34,119 $34,734 $81,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,754
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/50-18
Total Price$37,850$38,465$88,225
Adjustments for Features00-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,850$38,465$84,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,119$34,734$81,470
Adjustments for Features00-3,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,119$34,734$77,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,597

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in126.4 in
Length193.4 in205.3 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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