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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: $56,175

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,679

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim540iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $53,235
Base Invoice $53,180 $50,839
Premium Package 1,950  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 800  
AWD 2,300  
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Premium Package 1,795  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Cold Weather Package 735  
AWD 2,140  
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,895
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Options (change) 14,700 1,995
Options (change) 13,550 1,895
Destination 995 945
Total Price $72,145 $56,175
Total Invoice $67,725 $53,679

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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: $18,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,129
Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim540iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$72,145$56,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,145$53,995
Total Invoice$67,725$53,679
Adjustments for Features0-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,725$51,596

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Trim540iPlatinum
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
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,430$13,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,083

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in112.6 in
Length194.6 in198.3 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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