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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $79,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $73,690 $114,350
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875      
Rear Entertainment Package     2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744      
Rear Entertainment Package     2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 6,520 4,140 2,795 2,795
Options (change) 5,543 3,520 2,540 2,540
Destination 815 815 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,950 $40,505 $83,520 $129,420
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,236 $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: $41,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,956
Model Year2009200920082008
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)190, 7190, 7200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,950$40,505$83,520$129,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,625-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$39,405$80,895$120,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$40,000
Total Invoice$35,677$37,236$77,055$119,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-2,422-7,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$36,225$74,633$111,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$36,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2009200920082008
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD changer for entertainment system  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,380$8,905$14,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,625$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-2,422-7,866

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20092008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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