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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $48,110 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 251  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 5,145 4,740 2,645
Options (change) 4,680 4,030 2,249
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $57,940 $34,770 $35,825
Total Invoice $53,485 $32,088 $33,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,385
Model Year200720082008
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$57,940$34,770$35,825
Adjustments for Features-2,18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,760$34,770$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055
Total Invoice$53,485$32,088$33,212
Adjustments for Features-2,01200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,473$32,088$33,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,805$4,625$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,01200

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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 Year20072008
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in113.7 in
Length191.2 in193.4 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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		17.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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