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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: $36,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li740Ld750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $78,000 $82,500 $91,000 $141,200
Base Invoice $51,512 $72,440 $76,580 $84,400 $130,585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,800 2,800    
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300    
Massage, driver seat   1,000 1,000 1,000  
LED headlights   1,900 1,900    
Semi-automated parking system   500   500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,455
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,730
Cold Weather Package   730 730 730  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,550 2,550    
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185    
Massage, driver seat   910 910 910  
LED headlights   1,730 1,730    
Semi-automated parking system   455   455 455
Options (change) 1,995 14,200 13,700 8,200 5,100
Options (change) 1,895 12,935 12,480 7,470 4,640
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,930 $93,195 $97,195 $100,195 $148,995
Total Invoice $54,402 $86,370 $90,055 $92,865 $137,920

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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: $39,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,768
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li740Ld750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6315hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8535hp V12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 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$56,930$93,195$97,195$100,195$148,995
Adjustments for Features-2,9300-1,450-1,400-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,000$93,195$95,745$98,795$142,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$5,600$49,800
Total Invoice$54,402$86,370$90,055$92,865$137,920
Adjustments for Features-2,8000-1,343-1,298-5,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,602$86,370$88,712$91,567$132,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,342$5,197$45,996

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum740Li740Ld750Li760Li
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 $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$850
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
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    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250 $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    
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    
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
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 bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
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
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
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$50    
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
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $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    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$14,585$11,655$13,105$13,055$17,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0$1,450$1,400$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8000-1,343-1,298-5,554

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182015
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

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%
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
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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, driver seat100No
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 740Ld

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%
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
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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, driver seat100No
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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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