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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: $54,010

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $30,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,828

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $27,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $64,400 $43,100
Base Invoice $59,450 $40,191
Premium Sound Package 1,400  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,950  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950  
Convenience Package 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Rearview camera 400  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Sound Package 1,275  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,595  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685  
Convenience Package 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Rearview camera 365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,741
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   114
Second-row high console   132
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 17,850 10,015
Options (change) 16,270 8,742
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $84,125 $54,010
Total Invoice $77,595 $49,828

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,568
Model Year20112015
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$84,125$54,010
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,825$54,010
Total Invoice$77,595$49,828
Adjustments for Features-1,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,396$49,828

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,820$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight5,060 lb.4,921 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 550i

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%
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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