BMW X5 BMW X5 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,499

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $50,140 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Running boards 300    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 295  
Heated front seats 500    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Running boards 275    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 251  
Heated front seats 455    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,640    
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,545 11,775 8,490
Options (change) 6,870 10,228 7,437
Destination 775 785 785
Total Price $62,820 $41,805 $41,670
Total Invoice $57,785 $38,286 $38,400

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X5 dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,138
Model Year200720082008
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$62,820$41,805$41,670
Adjustments for Features-1,48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,340$41,805$41,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$57,785$38,286$38,400
Adjustments for Features-1,36100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,424$38,286$38,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie 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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$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 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
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$8,880$7,400$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,36100

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.2 ft383.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.