BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $46,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,819

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $38,100
Base Invoice $51,150 $35,528
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
HD radio 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Lane departure warning 950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
HD radio 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Lane departure warning 865  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 11,595 7,330
Options (change) 10,505 6,396
Destination 825 895
Total Price $67,820 $46,325
Total Invoice $62,480 $42,819

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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: $24,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,124
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$67,820$46,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,820$43,660
Total Invoice$62,480$42,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,480$40,356

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim535iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,880$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,463

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,660 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested272553%
Total Not Requested240047%

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