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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $53,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $94,400 $97,400
Base Invoice $51,512 $87,530 $90,260
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Second-row buckets 695    
Second-row high console 150    
Executive Package   3,200 3,200
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package   5,750 5,750
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather   3,900 3,900
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Second-row buckets 660    
Second-row high console 144    
Executive Package   2,910 2,910
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package   5,235 5,235
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather   3,550 3,550
Temporary spare tire   135 135
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   630  
Options (change) 2,840 15,590 14,900
Options (change) 2,699 14,190 13,560
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $57,775 $110,985 $113,295
Total Invoice $55,206 $102,715 $104,815

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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: $53,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,375
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6445hp V8445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$57,775$110,985$113,295
Adjustments for Features0-145-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,775$110,840$113,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,210
Total Invoice$55,206$102,715$104,815
Adjustments for Features0-134-227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,206$102,581$104,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,007

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorer7-Series7-Series
TrimPlatinum750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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  
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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Gesture control system $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice recorder $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0$0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,860$12,005$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-134-227

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorer7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in126.4 in
Length198.3 in206.6 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.4 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 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested135082%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested135082%

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