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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $27,273 $30,178
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 875 375
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Running boards 400 400 400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Sun and Sirius Package         560 560
Luxury Package         1,290  
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package         510  
Obstacle detection, rear         295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 744 319
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Running boards 365 365 365 365    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sun and Sirius Package         476 476
Luxury Package         1,097  
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package         433  
Obstacle detection, rear         251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Options (change) 7,400 7,400 7,400 4,300 6,820 4,225
Options (change) 6,730 6,730 6,730 3,910 5,798 3,592
Destination 995 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $62,295 $64,595 $66,095 $75,395 $36,850 $37,405
Total Invoice $57,995 $60,110 $61,490 $70,075 $33,856 $34,555

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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: $19,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,758
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
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)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$62,295$64,595$66,095$75,395$36,850$37,405
Adjustments for Features-5,780-7,730-7,730-8,2050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,515$56,865$58,365$67,190$36,850$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,675$0$305
Total Invoice$57,995$60,110$61,490$70,075$33,856$34,555
Adjustments for Features-5,381-7,193-7,191-7,6260-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,614$52,917$54,299$62,449$33,856$34,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$1,685$9,835$0$468

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
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 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
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, configurable$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 
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
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,720$12,670$12,670$13,145$4,940$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$7,730$7,730$8,205$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,381-7,193-7,191-7,6260-231

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in113.7 in
Length193.2 in193.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height69.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 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
22.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft383.7 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 controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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 controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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 controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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 controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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