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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: $48,565

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,781

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $38,200
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $35,622
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550  
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500  
Adaptive cruise control         1,150
Package 302A / 303A         4,600
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Cargo cover         130
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,741
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455  
Adaptive cruise control         1,004
Package 302A / 303A         4,013
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Cargo cover         114
Options (change) 12,550 12,550 12,550 8,550 9,470
Options (change) 11,415 11,415 11,415 7,775 8,264
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $67,445 $69,745 $71,245 $79,645 $48,565
Total Invoice $62,680 $64,795 $66,175 $73,940 $44,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,273
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$67,445$69,745$71,245$79,645$48,565
Adjustments for Features-1,750-3,700-3,700-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,695$66,045$67,545$75,720$48,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,025$0
Total Invoice$62,680$64,795$66,175$73,940$44,781
Adjustments for Features-1,626-3,437-3,437-3,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,054$61,358$62,738$70,296$44,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$304$1,684$9,242$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$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 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
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 trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,095$11,045$11,045$11,270$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$3,700$3,700$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,626-3,437-3,437-3,6440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length193.2 in197.1 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height69.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 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
22.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested332574%
Total Not Requested115026%

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