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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: $48,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $37,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,667

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited740Li740Ld750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $78,000 $82,500 $91,000 $141,200
Base Invoice $35,622 $72,440 $76,580 $84,400 $130,585
Package 302A / 303A 4,600        
Adaptive cruise control 1,150        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800  
Semi-automated parking system   500   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900
Package 302A / 303A 4,013        
Adaptive cruise control 1,004        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,455
Panoramic sunroof 1,392        
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package   730 730 730  
Semi-automated parking system   455   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,730
Options (change) 9,340 7,200 6,700 7,200 5,100
Options (change) 8,150 6,560 6,105 6,560 4,640
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,435 $86,195 $90,195 $99,195 $148,995
Total Invoice $44,667 $79,995 $83,680 $91,955 $137,920

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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: $37,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,189
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited740Li740Ld750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6315hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8535hp V12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,435$86,195$90,195$99,195$148,995
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,600-3,700-8,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,435$86,045$88,595$95,495$140,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$9,450$54,450
Total Invoice$44,667$79,995$83,680$91,955$137,920
Adjustments for Features0-139-1,484-3,430-7,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,667$79,856$82,196$88,525$130,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,340$8,669$50,196

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimLimited740Li740Ld750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer   $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$500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control  $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200   $200
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$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack $50$50$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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200$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
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $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
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    
Synthetic suede headliner    $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
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$350
Rear wheel steering    $1500
Total Value of Features$11,020$11,170$12,620$14,720$19,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,600$3,700$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-1,484-3,430-7,868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,351 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested317571%
Total Not Requested130029%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Ld

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

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