BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim535iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $51,150 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 750 295  
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 685 251  
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 6,645 4,740 2,645
Options (change) 6,050 4,030 2,249
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $62,870 $34,770 $35,825
Total Invoice $58,025 $32,088 $33,212

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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: $24,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,531
Model Year200920082008
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$62,870$34,770$35,825
Adjustments for Features-3,6900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,180$34,770$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$58,025$32,088$33,212
Adjustments for Features-3,4060-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,619$32,088$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,455$4,765$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4060-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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