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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $36,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,970 $75,050 $86,400 $125,900
Base Invoice $50,587 $69,245 $79,690 $116,030
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,800 2,800 2,200
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 1,350
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700  
Cold Weather Package   800 800  
Premium Sound Package   1,800 1,800  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,800    
Multicontour seats   1,300    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800 800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200  
Around view cameras       1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,550 2,550 2,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 1,230
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545  
Cold Weather Package   730 730  
Premium Sound Package   1,640 1,640  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,550    
Multicontour seats   1,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730 730  
Luxury Seating Package     1,820  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,090  
Around view cameras       1,090
Options (change) 1,995 16,150 15,250 7,150
Options (change) 1,895 14,660 13,835 6,505
Destination 945 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $55,910 $92,075 $103,525 $134,925
Total Invoice $53,427 $84,780 $95,400 $124,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,265
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18245/35-21
Total Price$55,910$92,075$103,525$134,925
Adjustments for Features-5,1400-950-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$92,075$102,575$132,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500$40,000
Total Invoice$53,427$84,780$95,400$124,410
Adjustments for Features-4,9120-875-2,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,515$84,780$94,525$121,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,745$37,002

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $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
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$14,360$9,220$10,170$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0$950$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9120-875-2,628

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in126.4 in
Length198.3 in205.3 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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