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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: $56,040

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $24,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,551

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $20,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $62,925 $50,587
Third-row seat 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 550  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
LED headlights 1,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
Cooled or ventilated front seats 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Cargo cover   130
Third-row seat 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
LED headlights 1,730  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
Cooled or ventilated front seats 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,650 2,125
Options (change) 10,595 2,019
Destination 925 945
Total Price $80,775 $56,040
Total Invoice $74,445 $53,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,723
Model Year20142016
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine445hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$80,775$56,040
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,590$56,040
Total Invoice$74,445$53,551
Adjustments for Features-1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,274$53,551

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelX5Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,945$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length193.2 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft381.7 ft3

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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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

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