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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: $36,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim535iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,230 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 255 255
Heated front seats 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Premium Package 2,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 217 217
Heated front seats 455    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,600 5,790 4,090
Options (change) 5,095 4,923 3,478
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $60,825 $36,635 $37,250
Total Invoice $56,150 $33,086 $33,701

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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: $20,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,036
Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim535iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$60,825$36,635$37,250
Adjustments for Features-3,28000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,545$36,635$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$56,150$33,086$33,701
Adjustments for Features-3,02800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,122$33,086$33,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim535iEddie 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 liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,605$4,325$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,02800

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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 Year20082006
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 Weight3,660 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
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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