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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $84,200
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $77,645
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 2,795
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 2,540
Destination 815 815 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $88,820
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,108 $82,010

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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: $46,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,671
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18
Total Price$39,380$41,235$88,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,135$85,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$36,352$38,108$82,010
Adjustments for Features0-1,017-2,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$37,091$79,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorer7-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,220$7,320$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017-2,987

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20102009
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.4,641 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

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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