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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $37,855
Base Invoice $46,955 $35,268
Premium Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Premium Package 1,910  
Navigation system 1,640  
Satellite radio 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 8,895 6,230
Options (change) 8,090 5,296
Destination 695 825
Total Price $60,990 $44,910
Total Invoice $55,740 $41,389

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,245
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$60,990$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,990$41,770
Total Invoice$55,740$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-2,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,740$38,495

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$4,530$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,894

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length191.2 in197.1 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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		17.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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 system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

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