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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: $48,320

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,900 $61,200 $76,150 $82,150 $38,100
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700      
Premium Tier 1,150 1,150      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Parking Assistance Package 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
M Sport Design     4,450 4,450  
Package 302A / 303A         5,600
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Cargo cover         135
Third-row seat 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565      
Premium Tier 1,060 1,060      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Parking Assistance Package 645 645      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,741
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
M Sport Design     4,095 4,095  
Package 302A / 303A         4,886
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Cargo cover         118
Options (change) 10,840 10,840 9,550 9,550 9,325
Options (change) 9,980 9,980 8,790 8,790 8,137
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $70,735 $73,035 $86,695 $92,695 $48,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive50i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,289
Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6335hp I6456hp V8456hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$70,735$73,035$86,695$92,695$48,320
Adjustments for Features-1,850-3,800-4,550-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,885$69,235$82,145$88,145$48,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$13,260$19,260$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelX5X5X5X5Explorer
TrimsDrive40ixDrive40ixDrive50iM50iLimited
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 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$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
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 map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$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$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,170$11,120$11,870$11,870$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$3,800$4,550$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-571-514-4800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202013
ModelX5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length194.3 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height69.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,814 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
33.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive40i

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40i

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M50i

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested367572%
Total Not Requested145028%

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