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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: $46,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,855 $84,200
Base Invoice $35,268 $77,645
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Convenience Package   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Around view cameras   750
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Convenience Package   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Around view cameras   685
Options (change) 8,090 7,645
Options (change) 6,877 6,905
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $46,770 $93,670
Total Invoice $42,970 $86,375

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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: $47,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,209
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$46,770$93,670
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,895$93,670
Total Invoice$42,970$86,375
Adjustments for Features-8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,166$86,375

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimLimited750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,820$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in126.4 in
Length197.1 in205.3 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in44.3 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft317.7 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 seats300No
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 Requested187545%
Total Not Requested230055%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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