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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,910 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $13,835 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $12,023 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $50,587 |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,995 |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Parking Assistance Package | 700 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | 920 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | 4,140 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | 2,025 | 2,025 | 2,025 | 1,895 |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1,930 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | |
| Parking Assistance Package | 645 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 16,350 | 14,900 | 14,500 | 8,150 | 1,995 |
| Options (change) | 15,045 | 13,710 | 13,340 | 7,500 | 1,895 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 945 |
| Total Price | $69,745 | $73,595 | $77,495 | $82,545 | $55,910 |
| Total Invoice | $65,450 | $69,045 | $72,675 | $77,435 | $53,427 |
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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: $17,175 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,215 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $69,745 | $73,595 | $77,495 | $82,545 | $55,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,950 | -2,700 | -3,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,745 | $73,595 | $75,545 | $79,845 | $52,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $5,800 | $10,100 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $65,450 | $69,045 | $72,675 | $77,435 | $53,427 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,829 | -2,533 | -3,192 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,450 | $69,045 | $70,846 | $74,902 | $50,235 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,595 | $5,396 | $9,452 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $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 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,895 | $9,895 | $11,845 | $12,595 | $13,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,950 | $2,700 | $3,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,829 | -2,533 | -3,192 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.7 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Parking Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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