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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $60,700 $69,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $56,525 $64,250
Package 302A 4,305    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 135    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,400  
Premium Package   1,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Luxury Seating Package     1,300
Package 302A 3,659    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo cover 115    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,275  
Premium Package   1,455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Luxury Seating Package     1,185
Options (change) 8,130 9,850 7,600
Options (change) 6,928 8,965 6,920
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $46,490 $71,545 $77,695
Total Invoice $42,705 $66,485 $72,165

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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: $23,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,409
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$46,490$71,545$77,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$70,070$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,800
Total Invoice$42,705$66,485$72,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,371-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$65,114$70,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,356

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,495$8,970$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,371-1,695

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in120.7 in
Length197.1 in196.8 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested342586%
Total Not Requested55014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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