BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $18,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $55,585 $50,587
AWD 2,300  
iPod integration 400  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700  
Rearview camera 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
AWD 2,115  
iPod integration 365  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545  
Rearview camera 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Options (change) 13,125 1,995
Options (change) 11,965 1,895
Destination 875 945
Total Price $74,200 $55,910
Total Invoice $68,425 $53,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,913
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$74,200$55,910
Adjustments for Features0-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,200$49,720
Total Invoice$68,425$53,427
Adjustments for Features0-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,425$47,512

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,745$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,915

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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