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Ford Expedition vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,410

Ford Expedition King Ranch   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,837

Ford Expedition King Ranch   
Difference: $8,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelExpedition5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKing Ranch528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,984 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 1,995        
Sunroof 995        
iPod integration 365        
Rearview camera 455        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Satellite radio 195        
Power liftgate 495        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Proximity key     1,000    
Navigation system 1,696        
Sunroof 846        
iPod integration 311        
Rearview camera 387        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101        
Satellite radio 166        
Power liftgate 421        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Proximity key     910    
Options (change) 5,795 8,175 7,925 5,900 3,525
Options (change) 4,928 7,440 7,210 5,370 3,205
Destination 925 895 895 895 895
Total Price $47,410 $55,970 $61,320 $67,745 $66,420
Total Invoice $42,837 $51,665 $56,585 $62,520 $61,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition King Ranch
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,883
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelExpedition5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKing Ranch528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,410$55,970$61,320$67,745$66,420
Adjustments for Features-1,320-150-400-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,090$55,820$60,920$67,345$66,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$11,525$10,600
Total Invoice$42,837$51,665$56,585$62,520$61,320
Adjustments for Features-1,193-138-369-3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,644$51,527$56,216$62,151$61,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,689$10,624$9,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelExpedition5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKing Ranch528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$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    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25    
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 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-folding third row seats$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$9,290$8,120$8,370$8,370$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$150$400$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,193-138-369-3690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelExpedition5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in116.9 in
Length206.5 in193.1 in
Width78.8 in73.2 in
Height77.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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