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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,950 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $17,020 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $15,988 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||||
| Third-row seat | 875 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||||
| Third-row seat | 744 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,520 | 4,140 | 8,175 | 6,675 | 4,350 | 3,525 |
| Options (change) | 5,543 | 3,520 | 7,440 | 6,075 | 3,960 | 3,205 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $38,950 | $40,505 | $55,970 | $60,070 | $66,195 | $66,420 |
| Total Invoice | $35,677 | $37,236 | $51,665 | $55,450 | $61,110 | $61,320 |
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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: $14,780 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,920 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $38,950 | $40,505 | $55,970 | $60,070 | $66,195 | $66,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 | -2,240 | -1,790 | -1,590 | -2,090 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,950 | $39,405 | $53,730 | $58,280 | $64,605 | $64,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $455 | $0 | $4,550 | $10,875 | $10,600 |
| Total Invoice | $35,677 | $37,236 | $51,665 | $55,450 | $61,110 | $61,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,011 | -2,068 | -1,652 | -1,468 | -1,930 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,677 | $36,225 | $49,597 | $53,798 | $59,642 | $59,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $548 | $0 | $4,201 | $10,045 | $9,793 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $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 | $25 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,190 | $7,290 | $8,430 | $7,980 | $7,780 | $8,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 | $2,240 | $1,790 | $1,590 | $2,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,011 | -2,068 | -1,652 | -1,468 | -1,930 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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