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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: $41,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,912

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,550 $56,000 $63,900
Base Invoice $32,901 $51,700 $58,970
Navigation system 1,995 1,900  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,950 3,950
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
iPod integration   400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 1,696 1,730  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Sunroof 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,595 3,595
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,685 2,685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
iPod integration   365 365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 4,935 12,300 9,850
Options (change) 4,196 11,195 8,965
Destination 815 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $41,300 $69,175 $75,625
Total Invoice $37,912 $63,770 $69,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,940
Model Year200920102010
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$41,300$69,175$75,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$66,010$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$37,912$63,770$69,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,918-3,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,912$60,852$66,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,667

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

Model Year200920102010
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
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-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$7,790$10,955$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,918-3,291

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

Model Year20092010
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.4,587 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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