BMW X5 BMW X5 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $44,695

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $28,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,558

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $25,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $64,880 $38,027
Navigation system 1,800 795
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Power liftgate   495
Navigation system 1,640 694
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Power liftgate   432
Options (change) 1,800 3,020
Options (change) 1,640 2,636
Destination 695 895
Total Price $73,595 $44,695
Total Invoice $67,215 $41,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,731
Model Year20062013
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$73,595$44,695
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,595$44,615
Total Invoice$67,215$41,558
Adjustments for Features0-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,215$41,484

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,140$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
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 Weight5,016 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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