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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: $48,185

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,442

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $38,100
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $35,528
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Parking Assistance Package         700  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           5,600
Panoramic sunroof           1,595
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,741
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Parking Assistance Package         645  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           4,886
Panoramic sunroof           1,392
Options (change) 10,640 10,490 9,190 9,190 7,450 9,190
Options (change) 9,790 9,650 8,455 8,455 6,855 8,019
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,035 $59,217 $67,885 $72,185 $81,845 $48,185
Total Invoice $60,195 $55,387 $63,790 $67,790 $76,790 $44,442

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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: $11,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,991
Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$64,035$59,217$67,885$72,185$81,845$48,185
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,175-4,075-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,810$59,217$67,660$70,010$77,770$48,135
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,553$0
Total Invoice$60,195$55,387$63,790$67,790$76,790$44,442
Adjustments for Features-2120-211-2,043-3,823-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,983$55,387$63,579$65,747$72,967$44,396
Cost Above Minimum$4,596$0$8,192$10,360$17,580$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Curve control     $50
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera     $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $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 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$10,145$10,370$12,320$14,220$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,175$4,075$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-211-2,043-3,823-46

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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.4,535 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

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested347568%
Total Not Requested165032%

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