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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,355 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $38,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,590 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $35,815 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 740Li | 750Li | 760Li | Alpina B7 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $75,500 | $88,200 | $137,300 | $126,500 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $69,640 | $81,325 | $126,495 | $116,560 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,095 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,798 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,640 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,995 | 8,700 | 7,250 | 4,600 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 6,813 | 7,870 | 6,550 | 4,185 | 4,185 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,700 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $46,355 | $85,095 | $97,345 | $144,495 | $132,995 |
| Total Invoice | $42,590 | $78,405 | $89,770 | $133,275 | $122,640 |
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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: $39,665 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,665 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 740Li | 750Li | 760Li | Alpina B7 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 315hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 535hp V12 | 500hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $46,355 | $85,095 | $97,345 | $144,495 | $132,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -925 | 0 | -750 | -9,050 | -4,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,430 | $85,095 | $96,595 | $135,445 | $128,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,500 | $50,350 | $43,700 |
| Total Invoice | $42,590 | $78,405 | $89,770 | $133,275 | $122,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -850 | 0 | -692 | -8,347 | -3,873 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,740 | $78,405 | $89,078 | $124,928 | $118,767 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,673 | $46,523 | $40,362 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series | 7-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 740Li | 750Li | 760Li | Alpina B7 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $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 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Ceramic controls | $0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,070 | $9,145 | $9,895 | $18,195 | $13,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $925 | $0 | $750 | $9,050 | $4,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -850 | 0 | -692 | -8,347 | -3,873 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 7-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 126.4 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 205.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 4,433 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 44.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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