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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $52,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $48,110
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,900
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,730
Sunroof 723 723  
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 5,145
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 4,680
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $57,940
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $53,485

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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: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,585
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$57,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,710$55,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$53,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,382-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,753$51,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,265$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092007
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in113.6 in
Length193.4 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.3 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 opener100No
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 Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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