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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: $50,545 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $22,275 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,663 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $20,502 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 550i | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $40,780 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $38,027 |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 1,995 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Package 402A | 4,130 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 1,741 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Package 402A | 3,604 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 9,925 | 8,870 |
| Options (change) | 9,050 | 7,741 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $72,820 | $50,545 |
| Total Invoice | $67,165 | $46,663 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,650 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,771 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 550i | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $72,820 | $50,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,820 | $49,170 |
| Total Invoice | $67,165 | $46,663 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,269 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,165 | $45,394 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 550i | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| 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 door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| 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 | $10,045 | $11,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,269 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| 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 | 4,519 lb. | 4,921 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 550i
| 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 Sport
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 48% |
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