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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: $39,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim535i550iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,950 3,950    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Navigation system 1,900   1,995 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200    
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Third-row seat     845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Sunroof     850 850
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,595 3,595    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685 2,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Navigation system 1,730   1,696 1,696
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000    
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Third-row seat     718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Sunroof     723 723
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Options (change) 11,550 9,100 8,645 6,945
Options (change) 10,510 8,280 7,350 5,905
Destination 875 875 645 645
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $68,925 $75,375 $39,490 $40,105
Total Invoice $63,565 $69,605 $35,513 $36,128

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,345
Model Year2011201120062006
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim535i550iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$68,925$75,375$39,490$40,105
Adjustments for Features-4,020-4,42000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,905$70,955$39,490$40,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$615
Total Invoice$63,565$69,605$35,513$36,128
Adjustments for Features-3,707-4,08200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,858$65,523$35,513$36,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,665$0$615

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

Model Year2011201120062006
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim535i550iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
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  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,470$10,870$6,450$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$4,420$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,707-4,08200

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

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,642 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, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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