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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $31,044 $33,774
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
Executive Package           4,000    
Convenience Package             1,995  
Navigation system             1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package               2,845
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
Executive Package           3,680    
Convenience Package             1,696  
Navigation system             1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package               2,418
Options (change) 10,450 10,300 9,000 9,000 2,850 6,200 5,285 4,140
Options (change) 9,615 9,475 8,280 8,280 2,620 5,705 4,493 3,519
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 815 815
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $63,845 $59,027 $67,695 $71,995 $77,245 $110,795 $39,380 $41,235
Total Invoice $60,020 $55,212 $63,615 $67,615 $72,555 $103,800 $36,352 $38,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,233
Model Year20182018201820182018201820102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$63,845$59,027$67,695$71,995$77,245$110,795$39,380$41,235
Adjustments for Features-7,310-7,085-7,310-9,260-8,510-13,0600-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,535$51,942$60,385$62,735$68,735$97,735$39,380$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,793$45,793$0$755
Total Invoice$60,020$55,212$63,615$67,615$72,555$103,800$36,352$38,108
Adjustments for Features-6,872-6,627-6,869-8,697-7,993-12,2350-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,148$48,585$56,746$58,918$64,562$91,565$36,352$37,091
Cost Above Minimum$4,563$0$8,161$10,333$15,977$42,980$0$739

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018201820102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic      $900$900
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
4WD     $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 $500  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225  
Sunshades, second row     $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200    
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Rearview camera    $200   
Safety key      $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control      $25$25
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack      $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
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$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Running boards      $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000$1000
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats      $600 
Heated second row seats     $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100  
Massage, passenger seat     $100  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats       $1000
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,180$12,955$13,180$15,130$14,380$18,930$5,870$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,310$7,085$7,310$9,260$8,510$13,060$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,872-6,627-6,869-8,697-7,993-12,2350-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in113.7 in
Length194.6 in193.4 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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