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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: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,855 $75,800 $118,900
Base Invoice $35,268 $69,160 $108,380
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Convenience Package   1,000  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,200 2,200
Luxury Seating Package   1,450  
HD radio   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Convenience Package   910  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,000 2,000
Luxury Seating Package   1,320  
HD radio   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Proximity key   910 910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 8,090 8,945 6,495
Options (change) 6,877 8,135 5,905
Destination 825 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,770 $85,440 $127,790
Total Invoice $42,970 $77,990 $116,680

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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: $40,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,894
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$46,770$85,440$127,790
Adjustments for Features-2,0400-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,730$85,440$123,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,350
Total Invoice$42,970$77,990$116,680
Adjustments for Features-1,8740-3,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,096$77,990$113,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,038

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Integrated hands-free telephone $500$500
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD changer for entertainment system $200$200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$10,995$8,955$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8740-3,652

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length197.1 in203.9 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in43.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested200048%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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