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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: $47,755

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,808

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $37,855
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $35,268
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,950 3,950  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950 2,950  
Convenience Package 2,300 1,900  
Premium Sound Package 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Second-row buckets     750
Second-row high console     100
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,595 3,595  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685 2,685  
Convenience Package 2,095 1,730  
Premium Sound Package 1,275 1,275  
Navigation system 1,730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Second-row buckets     638
Second-row high console     85
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 18,400 15,550 9,075
Options (change) 16,750 14,155 7,715
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $75,775 $81,825 $47,755
Total Invoice $69,805 $75,480 $43,808

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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: $27,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,375
Model Year201120112012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$75,775$81,825$47,755
Adjustments for Features-675-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,100$81,150$47,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0
Total Invoice$69,805$75,480$43,808
Adjustments for Features-622-6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,183$74,857$43,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,674$0

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

Model Year201120112012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
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
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,420$8,420$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-622-6230

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.7 in112.6 in
Length196.8 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft380.7 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 seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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 seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested272565%
Total Not Requested145035%

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