BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $54,310

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,908

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $53,235
Base Invoice $50,230 $50,839
Navigation system 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Premium Package 2,500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
HD radio 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Lane departure warning 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Cargo cover   130
Navigation system 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Premium Package 2,275  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Heated second row seats 320  
Cold Weather Package 820  
HD radio 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Lane departure warning 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,845 130
Options (change) 10,730 124
Destination 825 945
Total Price $67,070 $54,310
Total Invoice $61,785 $51,908

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,232
Model Year20082017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$67,070$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,070$46,615
Total Invoice$61,785$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,785$44,553

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$6,090$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,355

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length191.2 in198.3 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
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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