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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $30,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $56,000 $63,900 $32,395
Base Invoice $51,700 $58,970 $30,178
Navigation system 1,900   1,995
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,950 3,950  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
iPod integration 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200  
Sun and Sirius Package     560
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Navigation system 1,730   1,696
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,595 3,595  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685 2,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
iPod integration 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000  
Sun and Sirius Package     476
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Options (change) 12,300 9,850 5,020
Options (change) 11,195 8,965 4,268
Destination 875 875 785
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $69,175 $75,625 $38,200
Total Invoice $63,770 $69,810 $35,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,893
Model Year201020102008
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$69,175$75,625$38,200
Adjustments for Features-3,955-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,220$71,270$38,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0
Total Invoice$63,770$69,810$35,231
Adjustments for Features-3,646-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,124$65,790$35,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,666$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102008
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$11,095$11,495$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-4,0200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.7 in113.7 in
Length196.8 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height61.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,587 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger 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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger 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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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