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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $50,595 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 1,850    
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Third-row seat 1,200 875 375
Running boards 300    
iPod integration 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 295  
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700    
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
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium Package 1,685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Third-row seat 1,090 744 319
Running boards 275    
iPod integration 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 251  
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545    
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
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 9,145 11,775 8,490
Options (change) 8,320 10,228 7,437
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $64,770 $41,805 $41,670
Total Invoice $59,740 $38,286 $38,400

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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: $19,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,875
Model Year200820082008
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 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$64,770$41,805$41,670
Adjustments for Features-3,88000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,890$41,805$41,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$59,740$38,286$38,400
Adjustments for Features-3,57900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,161$38,286$38,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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$10,920$7,040$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,57900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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
61.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested94073%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%

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