BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $44,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,296

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $48,110 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,900    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Proximity key 1,000    
HD radio 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,150 1,150
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   130 130
Package 401A     4,300
Premium Package 1,910    
Navigation system 1,730    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Proximity key 910    
HD radio 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 1,004 1,004
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Cargo cover   114 114
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 10,245 5,475 7,175
Options (change) 9,320 4,779 6,262
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $63,040 $44,570 $51,170
Total Invoice $58,125 $41,296 $47,348

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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: $19,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,140
Model Year200720152015
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$63,040$44,570$51,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,040$43,155$47,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$58,125$41,296$47,348
Adjustments for Features0-1,311-3,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,125$39,985$43,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,925

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720152015
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
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
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
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  
Headlight washers$50  
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$5,605$7,020$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,311-3,438

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
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 Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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