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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: $24,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $55,950
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $51,655
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,900
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     1,050
Value Package     0
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,730
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     955
Value Package     0
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 4,295
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 3,910
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $61,120
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $56,440

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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: $20,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,776
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp 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$61,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$56,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-3,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$52,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,630$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-3,832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
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.3,660 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 opener100Yes
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 Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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