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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $52,620 $60,900
Luxury Package 1,700      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,500 3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Heated front seats     500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
Luxury Package 1,445      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,185 3,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500  
Heated front seats     455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000
Options (change) 8,645 6,945 6,750 6,200
Options (change) 7,350 5,905 6,140 5,640
Destination 645 645 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $39,490 $40,105 $64,645 $74,095
Total Invoice $35,513 $36,128 $59,655 $68,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,686
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$39,490$40,105$64,645$74,095
Adjustments for Features00-3,745-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$40,105$60,900$69,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$8,850
Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$59,655$68,435
Adjustments for Features00-3,456-4,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$56,199$64,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$8,223

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,200$9,945$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,745$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,456-4,013

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in120.7 in
Length193.4 in196.8 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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