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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: $40,740

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $19,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,620

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,995

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,600 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $48,955 $30,027 $35,268
Rear Climate Package 400    
Premium Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Navigation system 1,800 795  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Power liftgate   495  
Package 301A     2,250
Rear Climate Package 365    
Premium Package 2,275    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Navigation system 1,640 676  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Power liftgate   421  
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 5,450 7,820 5,980
Options (change) 4,965 6,768 5,204
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $59,745 $40,740 $44,660
Total Invoice $54,615 $37,620 $41,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,217
Model Year200620122012
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$59,745$40,740$44,660
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,745$40,500$42,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705
Total Invoice$54,615$37,620$41,297
Adjustments for Features0-222-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,615$37,398$39,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.4iXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,180$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-222-2,270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length183.7 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height67.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,927 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft380.7 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 sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
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 XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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