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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,850 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $18,000 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $16,789 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 295 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | |||
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 251 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | |||
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,925 | 8,925 | 3,925 | 6,820 | 4,225 |
| Options (change) | 8,125 | 8,125 | 3,570 | 5,798 | 3,592 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $54,850 | $59,900 | $65,000 | $36,850 | $37,405 |
| Total Invoice | $50,645 | $55,290 | $60,030 | $33,856 | $34,555 |
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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: $17,495 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,323 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $54,850 | $59,900 | $65,000 | $36,850 | $37,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | -505 | -1,205 | -1,205 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,345 | $58,695 | $63,795 | $36,850 | $37,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $9,450 | $0 | $305 |
| Total Invoice | $50,645 | $55,290 | $60,030 | $33,856 | $34,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | -466 | -1,112 | -1,113 | 0 | -231 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,179 | $54,178 | $58,917 | $33,856 | $34,324 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,999 | $8,738 | $0 | $468 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,445 | $7,145 | $7,145 | $5,940 | $6,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $505 | $1,205 | $1,205 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -466 | -1,112 | -1,113 | 0 | -231 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
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