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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: $45,320

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,943

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelX5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $35,528 $38,027
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package 3,400 3,400 2,200    
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Roof rails 100 100 100    
Package 301A       2,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof       1,595 1,595
Cargo cover       135 135
Package 402A         4,130
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Premium Package 3,095 3,095 2,000    
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Roof rails 90 90 90    
Package 301A       2,269  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,741 1,741
Panoramic sunroof       1,392 1,392
Cargo cover       118 118
Package 402A         3,604
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 10,350 6,325 7,855
Options (change) 10,510 10,510 9,415 5,520 6,855
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $60,025 $61,925 $67,525 $45,320 $49,530
Total Invoice $55,355 $56,960 $62,265 $41,943 $45,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,913
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelX5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,025$61,925$67,525$45,320$49,530
Adjustments for Features-1,625-1,625-1,6250-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,400$60,300$65,900$45,320$47,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,500$0$1,910
Total Invoice$55,355$56,960$62,265$41,943$45,777
Adjustments for Features-1,499-1,495-1,4980-2,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,856$55,465$60,767$41,943$43,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$6,911$0$1,708

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelX5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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$50
Hill descent control$250$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$9,245$9,245$9,245$7,620$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$1,625$1,625$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,499-1,495-1,4980-2,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,917 lb.4,535 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 xDrive30i

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 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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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 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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested74047%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested127560%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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