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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,119

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $48,295 $53,180
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 750 750
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 685 685
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,335  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025
Options (change) 7,005 5,305 5,750 4,300
Options (change) 5,956 4,511 5,285 3,950
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $37,850 $38,465 $57,945 $61,745
Total Invoice $34,119 $34,734 $54,575 $58,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,952
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,850$38,465$57,945$61,745
Adjustments for Features00-3,720-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,850$38,465$54,225$58,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$3,800
Total Invoice$34,119$34,734$54,575$58,125
Adjustments for Features00-3,504-3,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,119$34,734$51,071$54,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$3,552

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$8,370$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,720$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,504-3,502

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in117.1 in
Length193.4 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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