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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $21,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $18,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.4iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,600 $29,280
Base Invoice $48,955 $27,404
Rear Climate Package 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD   2,320
Rear Climate Package 365  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,150 4,300
Options (change) 1,050 3,873
Destination 695 815
Total Price $55,445 $34,395
Total Invoice $50,700 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,575
Model Year20062010
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.4iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$55,445$34,395
Adjustments for Features-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,035$34,395
Total Invoice$50,700$32,092
Adjustments for Features-4,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,667$32,092

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.4iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,790$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%

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