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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $60,700 $69,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $56,525 $64,250
Convenience Package 995      
Third-row seat 875      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Heated front seats     500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
Convenience Package 846      
Third-row seat 744      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500  
Heated front seats     455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000
Options (change) 6,520 4,140 3,250 2,700
Options (change) 5,543 3,520 2,955 2,455
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $38,950 $40,505 $64,945 $72,795
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,236 $60,475 $67,700

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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: $22,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,804
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$38,950$40,505$64,945$72,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,215-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$39,405$61,730$68,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$6,550
Total Invoice$35,677$37,236$60,475$67,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-2,994-4,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$36,225$57,481$63,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$6,020

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

Model Year2009200920152015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,315$7,415$9,530$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,215$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-2,994-4,199

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

Model Year20092015
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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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%

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