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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: $56,695

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelX5X5X5Explorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $52,730
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400  
iPod integration 400 400    
Running boards 300 300 300 595
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Cargo cover       130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,995
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185  
iPod integration 365 365    
Running boards 275 275 275 565
Proximity key 910 910 910  
HD radio 320 320 320  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Cargo cover       124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,895
Options (change) 17,595 17,595 16,195 2,720
Options (change) 16,010 16,010 14,735 2,584
Destination 825 825 825 1,245
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $65,920 $67,820 $73,220 $56,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,000
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelX5X5X5Explorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-21
Total Price$65,920$67,820$73,220$56,695
Adjustments for Features-100-1000-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,820$67,720$73,220$53,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,400$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092021
ModelX5X5X5Explorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,080$9,080$8,980$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$100$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-920-206

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in119.1 in
Length191.1 in198.8 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height69.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested237587%
Total Not Requested36513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested237587%
Total Not Requested36513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested36523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

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