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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: $37,850 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $17,770 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,119 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $17,226 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 255 | 255 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 217 | 217 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,825 | 6,325 | 4,000 | 3,175 | 7,005 | 5,305 |
| Options (change) | 7,120 | 5,755 | 3,640 | 2,885 | 5,956 | 4,511 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $55,620 | $59,720 | $65,845 | $66,070 | $37,850 | $38,465 |
| Total Invoice | $51,345 | $55,130 | $60,790 | $61,000 | $34,119 | $34,734 |
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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: $14,900 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,577 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $55,620 | $59,720 | $65,845 | $66,070 | $37,850 | $38,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,870 | -2,420 | -2,220 | -2,720 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,750 | $57,300 | $63,625 | $63,350 | $37,850 | $38,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $10,875 | $10,600 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $51,345 | $55,130 | $60,790 | $61,000 | $34,119 | $34,734 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,649 | -2,234 | -2,050 | -2,511 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,696 | $52,896 | $58,740 | $58,489 | $34,119 | $34,734 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $10,044 | $9,793 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,070 | $7,620 | $7,420 | $7,920 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,870 | $2,420 | $2,220 | $2,720 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,649 | -2,234 | -2,050 | -2,511 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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