BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $44,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,058

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $37,855
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $35,268
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,995
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 1,696
Rearview camera 370 370  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 7,000 6,650 5,840
Options (change) 6,435 6,115 4,965
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $59,195 $64,095 $44,520
Total Invoice $55,725 $60,290 $41,058

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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: $14,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,549
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$59,195$64,095$44,520
Adjustments for Features-125-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,070$63,520$44,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0
Total Invoice$55,725$60,290$41,058
Adjustments for Features-118-5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,607$59,749$41,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,142$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$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$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$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$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,570$9,020$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-118-5410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in112.6 in
Length194.6 in197.1 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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