BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $56,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $48,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $42,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
Model5-SeriesExplorer
TrimM5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $90,200 $53,940
Base Invoice $83,165 $51,512
Executive Package 5,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0  
Executive Package 5,005  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0  
Options (change) 13,100 1,995
Options (change) 11,920 1,895
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $105,525 $56,930
Total Invoice $97,310 $54,402

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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: $51,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,971
Model Year20132018
Model5-SeriesExplorer
TrimM5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine560hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$105,525$56,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,525$53,725
Total Invoice$97,310$54,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,310$51,339

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
Model5-SeriesExplorer
TrimM5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$13,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,063

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,815 lb.4,458 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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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