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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: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $35,268
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 2,600 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Rearview camera 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Executive Package     4,500  
Luxury Seating Package     1,300  
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,365 1,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,696
Rearview camera 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Executive Package     4,095  
Luxury Seating Package     1,185  
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 11,300 10,200 10,900 8,090
Options (change) 10,285 9,285 9,920 6,877
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $60,025 $64,525 $74,525 $46,770
Total Invoice $55,365 $59,520 $68,710 $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: $15,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,876
Model Year2013201320132012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$60,025$64,525$74,525$46,770
Adjustments for Features00-1,250-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,025$64,525$73,275$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$13,250$0
Total Invoice$55,365$59,520$68,710$42,970
Adjustments for Features00-1,152-2,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,365$59,520$67,558$40,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$12,193$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320132012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers  $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 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
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$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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 
App support  $0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
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 
Ceramic controls  $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 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 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,245$7,245$8,495$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,250$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,152-2,481

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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