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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $29,319 $32,901
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 875  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   2,505 1,995
Running boards 300 300 300 300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Package         995  
Sunroof         850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 744  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   2,129 1,696
Running boards 275 275 275 275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Convenience Package         846  
Sunroof         723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Options (change) 5,950 5,950 5,950 4,050 6,520 4,140
Options (change) 5,415 5,415 5,415 3,685 5,543 3,520
Destination 925 925 925 925 815 815
Total Price $62,075 $64,575 $63,575 $69,175 $38,950 $40,505
Total Invoice $57,305 $59,605 $58,685 $63,855 $35,677 $37,236

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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: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,844
Model Year201320132013201320092009
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)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$62,075$64,575$63,575$69,175$38,950$40,505
Adjustments for Features-6,265-6,365-6,065-6,2650-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,810$58,210$57,510$62,910$38,950$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$0$455
Total Invoice$57,305$59,605$58,685$63,855$35,677$37,236
Adjustments for Features-5,784-5,875-5,598-5,7830-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,521$53,730$53,087$58,072$35,677$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,209$1,566$6,551$0$548

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132013201320092009
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$350$350  
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
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  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0    
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
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  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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
Total Value of Features$11,905$12,005$11,705$11,905$5,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,265$6,365$6,065$6,265$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,784-5,875-5,598-5,7830-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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