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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: $35,495

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,958

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $79,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $73,690 $114,350
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Rear Entertainment Package     2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Rear Entertainment Package     2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 6,390 4,685 2,795 2,795
Options (change) 5,433 3,984 2,540 2,540
Destination 735 735 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,495 $36,535 $83,520 $129,420
Total Invoice $32,958 $34,080 $77,055 $119,415

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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: $44,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,163
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,495$36,535$83,520$129,420
Adjustments for Features00-3,180-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$36,535$80,340$120,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$40,650
Total Invoice$32,958$34,080$77,055$119,415
Adjustments for Features00-2,934-7,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,958$34,080$74,121$111,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$37,516

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Integrated hands-free telephone  $500$500
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack   $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 manual controls  $150$150
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD changer for entertainment system  $200$200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,225$8,405$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,180$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,934-7,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in123.2 in
Length193.4 in203.9 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in43.4 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.0 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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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

Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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