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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $78,000 $91,000 $141,200 $132,200
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $71,940 $83,900 $130,085 $121,805
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Luxury Package 1,290          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
Obstacle detection, rear 295          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Third-row seat 875 375        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,800 2,800 2,700 2,200
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Luxury Package 1,097          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
Obstacle detection, rear 251          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Third-row seat 744 319        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,550 2,550 2,455 2,000
Options (change) 6,820 4,225 2,800 2,800 2,700 2,200
Options (change) 5,798 3,592 2,550 2,550 2,455 2,000
Destination 785 785 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,850 $37,405 $81,725 $94,725 $146,525 $135,325
Total Invoice $33,856 $34,555 $75,415 $87,375 $135,165 $124,730

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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: $40,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,471
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6315hp I6445hp V8535hp V12540hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$36,850$37,405$81,725$94,725$146,525$135,325
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,430-6,230-14,180-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,850$37,155$77,295$88,495$132,345$125,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$11,200$55,050$48,250
Total Invoice$33,856$34,555$75,415$87,375$135,165$124,730
Adjustments for Features0-231-4,088-5,747-13,081-9,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,856$34,324$71,327$81,628$122,084$115,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0$10,301$50,757$44,389

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Ski sack    $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows    $200 
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $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$1000    
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
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
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 
LED headlights    $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$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 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,515$10,695$12,495$20,445$16,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,430$6,230$14,180$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-4,088-5,747-13,081-9,014

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082014
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.4,351 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested122586%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested122586%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

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

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

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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