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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: $41,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $57,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,912

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $54,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,550 $94,600 $97,600 $153,800 $137,000
Base Invoice $32,901 $88,660 $91,420 $143,715 $128,090
Navigation system 1,995        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795        
Sunroof 850        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Temporary spare tire   150      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,700 2,700    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package       5,750 5,750
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather       1,800 3,900
Navigation system 1,696        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676        
Sunroof 723        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101        
Temporary spare tire   140      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,485 2,485    
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package       5,290 5,290
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather       1,655 3,590
Options (change) 4,935 2,850 2,700 7,550 9,650
Options (change) 4,196 2,625 2,485 6,945 8,880
Destination 815 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $41,300 $98,445 $101,295 $164,045 $147,645
Total Invoice $37,912 $92,280 $94,900 $153,355 $137,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,886
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6445hp V8445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$41,300$98,445$101,295$164,045$147,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,915-6,640-18,440-15,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$91,530$94,655$145,605$132,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$54,075$40,500
Total Invoice$37,912$92,280$94,900$153,355$137,965
Adjustments for Features0-6,482-6,221-17,238-14,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,912$85,798$88,679$136,117$123,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,881$50,319$37,576

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Display key $50$50$50$50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Rearview camera $200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  
Roof rack$300    
Second-row high console$250  $250$250
Ski sack   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150$150$150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 $0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
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$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated second row armrests   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
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$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500
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$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,415$15,330$15,055$26,855$24,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915$6,640$18,440$15,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,482-6,221-17,238-14,591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20092017
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

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 750i M Sport

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 M760i

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
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

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
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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