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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: $39,580

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,682

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive48iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $51,885 $26,790 $29,361
Third-row seat 1,700 845 375
Heated front seats 500    
Running boards 300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700    
Technology Package 2,600    
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Third-row seat 1,545 718 319
Heated front seats 455    
Running boards 275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545    
Technology Package 2,365    
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,395 10,475 8,300
Options (change) 6,725 9,157 7,309
Destination 825 735 735
Total Price $64,420 $39,580 $40,150
Total Invoice $59,435 $36,682 $37,405

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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: $22,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,719
Model Year200920072007
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive48iEddie 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)255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$64,420$39,580$40,150
Adjustments for Features-2,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,215$39,580$40,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$59,435$36,682$37,405
Adjustments for Features-2,03400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,401$36,682$37,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920072007
ModelX5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive48iEddie 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  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
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 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  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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 
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,255$7,050$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,03400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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 xDrive48i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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