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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: $59,625

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,100 $58,250
Heated second row seats 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover   130
Heated second row seats 320  
Navigation system 1,640  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 2,150 130
Options (change) 1,960 124
Destination 695 1,245
Total Price $73,945 $59,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,358
Model Year20062020
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20255/55-20
Total Price$73,945$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,945$51,255

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8isPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$6,575$14,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-192

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in119.1 in
Length183.7 in198.8 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height67.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,016 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft387.8 ft3

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