BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009

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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
Model5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim535iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,950 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $51,655 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 1,050    
Navigation system 1,900 2,505 1,995
Value Package 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 955    
Navigation system 1,730 2,129 1,696
Value Package 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,295 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 3,910 3,698 2,419
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $61,120 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $56,440 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $20,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,776
Model Year201020092009
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$61,120$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-4,1500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$56,440$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-3,8320-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,608$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020092009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
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  
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  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$9,030$4,880$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8320-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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