BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $43,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,202

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $48,110 $35,528 $38,027
Premium Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,900    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 1,000    
HD radio 500    
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   135 135
Package 402A     4,130
Premium Package 1,910    
Navigation system 1,730    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 910    
HD radio 455    
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Cargo cover   118 118
Package 402A     3,604
Options (change) 7,295 4,330 5,860
Options (change) 6,635 3,779 5,114
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $60,090 $43,325 $47,535
Total Invoice $55,440 $40,202 $44,036

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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: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,644
Model Year200720132013
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,090$43,325$47,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,090$41,810$43,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,810
Total Invoice$55,440$40,202$44,036
Adjustments for Features0-1,406-3,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,440$38,796$40,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,613

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720132013
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$5,205$6,720$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406-3,627

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
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.4,535 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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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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested127560%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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