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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $31,044 $33,774
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,995  
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Running boards 300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package     3,400 2,200    
iPod integration     400 400    
Roof rails     100 100    
Convenience Package         1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package           2,845
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,696  
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Running boards 275 275 275 275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Premium Package     3,095 2,000    
iPod integration     365 365    
Roof rails     90 90    
Convenience Package         1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package           2,418
Options (change) 7,950 7,950 11,850 10,650 5,285 4,140
Options (change) 7,240 7,240 10,790 9,695 4,493 3,519
Destination 875 875 875 875 815 815
Total Price $60,925 $63,425 $64,525 $70,425 $39,380 $41,235
Total Invoice $56,245 $58,545 $59,520 $64,960 $36,352 $38,108

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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: $16,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,083
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$60,925$63,425$64,525$70,425$39,380$41,235
Adjustments for Features-5,210-5,310-6,025-6,3250-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,715$58,115$58,500$64,100$39,380$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$2,785$8,385$0$755
Total Invoice$56,245$58,545$59,520$64,960$36,352$38,108
Adjustments for Features-4,810-4,901-5,558-5,8340-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,435$53,644$53,962$59,126$36,352$37,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,209$2,527$7,691$0$739

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Safety key    $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Roof rack    $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$11,305$11,405$12,120$12,420$6,095$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,210$5,310$6,025$6,325$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,810-4,901-5,558-5,8340-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in113.7 in
Length191.2 in193.4 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

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 xDrive35i Sport Activity

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested161556%
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 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested126578%
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 Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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