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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: $47,755

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,808

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $35,268 $52,620 $60,900
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Second-row high console 100    
Second-row buckets 750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 135    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,500 3,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Convenience Package     1,700
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Second-row high console 85    
Second-row buckets 638    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo cover 115    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,185 3,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Convenience Package     1,545
Options (change) 9,075 9,500 10,300
Options (change) 7,715 8,645 9,370
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $47,755 $67,395 $78,195
Total Invoice $43,808 $62,160 $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: $21,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,659
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$47,755$67,395$78,195
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,330$67,395$76,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,500
Total Invoice$43,808$62,160$72,165
Adjustments for Features-1,3070-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$62,160$70,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,805

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

Model Year201220122012
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
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
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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  
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 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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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
Headlight washers $50$50
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  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,295$6,870$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070-1,200

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,558 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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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