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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: $56,945

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $29,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $64,400 $52,730
Premium Sound Package 1,400  
Convenience Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,650  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950  
Rearview camera 400  
App support 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
AWD 2,300 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Premium Sound Package 1,275  
Convenience Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,320  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685  
Rearview camera 365  
App support 230  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
AWD 2,115 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo cover   124
Second-row high console   144
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 20,100 2,970
Options (change) 18,320 2,823
Destination 875 1,245
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $86,375 $56,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,851
Model Year20112021
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18275/45-21
Total Price$86,375$56,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,375$53,115

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

Model Year20112021
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$9,480$13,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274

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

Model Year20112021
Model5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.7 in119.1 in
Length196.8 in198.8 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,060 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft387.8 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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