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BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,600 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $48,955 $29,319 $32,901
Rear Climate Package 400    
Premium Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Navigation system 1,800 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Rear Climate Package 365    
Premium Package 2,275    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Navigation system 1,640 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,450 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 4,965 8,129 6,259
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $59,745 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $54,615 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,158
Model Year200620092009
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$59,745$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-2,4000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,345$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$54,615$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-2,1940-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,421$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,740$6,340$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1940-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length183.7 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,927 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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