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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: $56,175

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $71,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,679

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $63,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,235 $118,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $108,380
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,200
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,000
HD radio   455
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Options (change) 1,995 6,495
Options (change) 1,895 5,905
Destination 945 695
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $56,175 $127,790
Total Invoice $53,679 $116,680

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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: $76,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,272
Model Year20172006
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6438hp V12
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$56,175$127,790
Adjustments for Features-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$127,790
Total Invoice$53,679$116,680
Adjustments for Features-4,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,408$116,680

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Integrated hands-free telephone $500
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD changer for entertainment system $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,460$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length198.3 in203.9 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.0 ft3

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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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