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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: $56,885

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $29,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,355

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $24,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,970 $66,000
Base Invoice $50,587 $60,900
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Cold Weather Package   950
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,500
Luxury Seating Package   1,500
Convenience Package   1,700
Driver Assistance Package   3,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
AWD   2,300
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Cold Weather Package   865
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,185
Luxury Seating Package   1,365
Convenience Package   1,545
Driver Assistance Package   3,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 2,970 18,050
Options (change) 2,823 16,445
Destination 945 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $56,885 $85,945
Total Invoice $54,355 $79,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,216
Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$56,885$85,945
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,445$85,945
Total Invoice$54,355$79,240
Adjustments for Features-2,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,024$79,240

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

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,735$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3310

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

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in120.7 in
Length198.3 in196.8 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.0 ft3

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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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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