BMW X5 BMW X5 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $49,530

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,777

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive48iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $40,780
Base Invoice $51,885 $38,027
Third-row seat 1,700  
Technology Package 2,600  
Premium Package 2,200  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Package 402A   4,130
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Third-row seat 1,545  
Technology Package 2,365  
Premium Package 2,000  
HD radio 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Package 402A   3,604
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 10,645 7,855
Options (change) 9,680 6,855
Destination 825 895
Total Price $67,670 $49,530
Total Invoice $62,390 $45,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,237
Model Year20092013
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive48iSport
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$67,670$49,530
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,670$48,855
Total Invoice$62,390$45,777
Adjustments for Features0-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,390$45,153

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive48iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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$8,995$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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 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 controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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%
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
Power liftgate300Yes
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 Requested85053%
Total Not Requested74047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested202563%
Total Not Requested117537%

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