BMW X5 BMW X5 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $52,015

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,085

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $43,100
Base Invoice $50,595 $40,191
Third-row seat 1,200  
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Power liftgate 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Package 401A   4,300
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Third-row seat 1,090  
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
HD radio 320  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Power liftgate 455  
Proximity key 910  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Package 401A   3,752
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 10,695 8,020
Options (change) 9,730 6,999
Destination 825 895
Total Price $66,320 $52,015
Total Invoice $61,150 $48,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,550
Model Year20082015
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$66,320$52,015
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,320$51,490
Total Invoice$61,150$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,150$47,600

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelX5Explorer
Trim4.8iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,095$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height69.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested74057%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%

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