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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: $59,805

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $33,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelX5Explorer
TrimMST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,250 $54,740
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,350 3,820
Options (change) 4,870 3,629
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $93,495 $59,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,180
Model Year20122020
ModelX5Explorer
TrimMST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine555hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20255/55-20
Total Price$93,495$59,805
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,320$59,805

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelX5Explorer
TrimMST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,385$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in119.1 in
Length191.2 in198.8 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,368 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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