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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: $46,770 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,930 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $14,815 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $35,268 |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,750 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,995 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,595 | |
| Premium Package 2 | 4,460 | 4,460 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,696 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,775 | 15,875 | 10,675 | 8,090 |
| Options (change) | 15,265 | 14,445 | 9,715 | 6,877 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $62,700 | $66,850 | $71,750 | $46,770 |
| Total Invoice | $57,785 | $61,610 | $66,175 | $42,970 |
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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: $16,930 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,732 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 205, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $62,700 | $66,850 | $71,750 | $46,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -600 | -600 | 0 | -1,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,100 | $66,250 | $71,750 | $45,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,150 | $9,650 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,785 | $61,610 | $66,175 | $42,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -553 | -553 | 0 | -1,470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,232 | $61,057 | $66,175 | $41,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,825 | $8,943 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,320 | $8,320 | $7,720 | $9,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $600 | $600 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -553 | -553 | 0 | -1,470 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 23% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 23% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 34% |
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