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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: $39,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $68,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $64,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $94,400 $97,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $87,530 $90,260
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,750 5,750
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     3,900 3,900
Executive Package     3,200 3,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package     5,235 5,235
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather     3,550 3,550
Executive Package     2,910 2,910
Temporary spare tire     135 135
Options (change) 8,645 6,945 13,000 13,000
Options (change) 7,350 5,905 11,830 11,830
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $39,490 $40,105 $108,395 $111,395
Total Invoice $35,513 $36,128 $100,355 $103,085

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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: $57,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,292
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6445hp V8445hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,490$40,105$108,395$111,395
Adjustments for Features00-11,395-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$40,105$97,000$100,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$3,000
Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$100,355$103,085
Adjustments for Features00-10,550-10,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$89,805$92,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,735

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Gesture control system  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,625$18,020$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$11,395$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,550-10,545

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in126.4 in
Length193.4 in206.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in44.4 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 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.2 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%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

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
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
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

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
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
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%

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