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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Convenience Package 1,995            
Navigation system 1,995   1,900 1,900      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845          
Premium Package     2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim             0
Convenience Package 1,696            
Navigation system 1,696   1,730 1,730      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418          
Premium Package     2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 8,500 5,900 4,000 2,700 2,200
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 7,735 5,370 3,640 2,455 2,000
Destination 815 815 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $57,225 $60,225 $66,325 $66,325 $94,625
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,108 $52,815 $55,605 $61,235 $61,245 $87,390

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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: $15,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,239
Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$39,380$41,235$57,225$60,225$66,325$66,325$94,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,410-1,460-1,460-1,860-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,135$54,815$58,765$64,865$64,465$89,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$3,950$10,050$9,650$35,025
Total Invoice$36,352$38,108$52,815$55,605$61,235$61,245$87,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,017-2,224-1,348-1,348-1,718-4,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$37,091$50,591$54,257$59,887$59,527$82,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$0$3,666$9,296$8,936$32,380

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power trunk closer  $350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200
Safety key$5$5     
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$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $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$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler      $200
Running boards$350$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote      $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250    
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000     
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,170$7,270$8,580$7,630$7,630$8,030$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,410$1,460$1,460$1,860$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017-2,224-1,348-1,348-1,718-4,419

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

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