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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: $42,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,595 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 1,850    
Third-row seat 1,200 845 845
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Running boards 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 255 255
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Premium Package 1,685    
Third-row seat 1,090 718 718
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Running boards 275    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 217 217
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,150 11,275 9,575
Options (change) 7,415 9,722 8,277
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $63,775 $42,120 $42,735
Total Invoice $58,835 $37,885 $38,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,302
Model Year200820062006
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$63,775$42,120$42,735
Adjustments for Features-2,87000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,905$42,120$42,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$58,835$37,885$38,500
Adjustments for Features-2,64800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,187$37,885$38,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
Trim4.8iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$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 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
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 
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,895$7,025$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,64800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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 link100No
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 Requested25019%
Total Not Requested104081%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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