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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 850 850      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
Third-row seat 875        
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,730 1,730  
Sunroof 723 723      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
Third-row seat 744        
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 6,520 4,140 9,425 9,425 4,425
Options (change) 5,543 3,520 8,580 8,580 4,025
Destination 815 815 875 875 875
Total Price $38,950 $40,505 $55,350 $60,400 $65,500
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,236 $51,100 $55,745 $60,485

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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: $15,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,647
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,950$40,505$55,350$60,400$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-840-1,540-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$39,405$54,510$58,860$63,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$35,677$37,236$51,100$55,745$60,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-776-1,421-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$36,225$50,324$54,324$59,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$4,000$8,739

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,915$6,655$7,355$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$840$1,540$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-776-1,421-1,422

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.9 in
Length193.4 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.4 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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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