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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: $42,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,784

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim535i550iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $36,280
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $33,774
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,500 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,185 3,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Options (change) 7,100 6,200 4,935
Options (change) 6,460 5,640 4,195
Destination 895 895 815
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $64,995 $74,095 $42,030
Total Invoice $59,975 $68,435 $38,784

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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: $20,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,552
Model Year201220122010
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, 12600, 16190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$64,995$74,095$42,030
Adjustments for Features-2,860-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,135$70,835$42,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$0
Total Invoice$59,975$68,435$38,784
Adjustments for Features-2,639-3,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,336$65,424$38,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,088$0

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

Model Year201220122010
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 liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rack  $300
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 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 
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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 second row seats$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat $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 
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-folding third row seats  $1000
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$10,355$10,755$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,639-3,0110

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

Model Year20122010
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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