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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: $38,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $33,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,970 $77,600 $90,500 $140,700 $132,000
Base Invoice $50,587 $71,570 $83,440 $129,625 $121,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,800 2,800 2,700 2,200
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900   1,900
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package   800 800    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,800      
Multicontour seats   1,300      
Massage, driver seat   1,000 1,000    
LED headlights   1,900 1,900   1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,550 2,550 2,455 2,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730   1,730
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package   730 730    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,550      
Multicontour seats   1,185      
Massage, driver seat   910 910    
LED headlights   1,730 1,730   1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,090    
Options (change) 1,995 15,400 12,500 5,600 8,400
Options (change) 1,895 14,025 11,380 5,095 7,645
Destination 945 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $55,910 $93,925 $103,925 $148,925 $141,325
Total Invoice $53,427 $86,520 $95,745 $137,345 $130,190

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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: $36,237
Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6315hp I6445hp V8535hp V12540hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$55,910$93,925$103,925$148,925$141,325
Adjustments for Features-3,2900-900-6,900-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,620$93,925$103,025$142,025$138,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,100$48,100$44,450
Total Invoice$53,427$86,520$95,745$137,345$130,190
Adjustments for Features-3,1440-829-6,363-2,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,283$86,520$94,916$130,982$127,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,396$44,462$40,952

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
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
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
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$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$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$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
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   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
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    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$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    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$14,310$11,020$11,920$17,920$13,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0$900$6,900$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1440-829-6,363-2,718

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20162013
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.4,351 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%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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

Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
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

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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