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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: $56,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $41,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $36,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $84,200
Base Invoice $51,512 $77,645
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Luxury Seating Package   2,500
Convenience Package   1,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Around view cameras   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000
Luxury Seating Package   2,275
Convenience Package   1,545
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Around view cameras   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 1,995 12,695
Options (change) 1,895 11,500
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $56,930 $98,720
Total Invoice $54,402 $90,970

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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: $46,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,279
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum750Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$56,930$98,720
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$98,720
Total Invoice$54,402$90,970
Adjustments for Features-4,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,691$90,970

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorer7-Series
TrimPlatinum750Li
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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
Around view cameras $500
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 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,660$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,890 lb.4,640 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 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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