BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2020

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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: $51,450

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720202020
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $48,380 $58,250
Navigation system 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Premium Package 2,100    
Satellite radio 595    
Proximity key 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
HD radio 500    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Premium Package 1,910    
Satellite radio 540    
Proximity key 910    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
HD radio 455    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 10,245 1,825 130
Options (change) 9,320 1,734 124
Destination 695 1,245 1,245
Total Price $63,040 $51,450 $59,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,973
Model Year200720202020
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$63,040$51,450$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-9,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,040$49,010$50,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720202020
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$5,990$8,430$15,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-217

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072020
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in119.1 in
Length191.2 in198.8 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.647.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft387.8 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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