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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: $19,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Convenience Package 1,995              
Navigation system 1,995              
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295            
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845            
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Executive Tier     2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats             500  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Executive Package               4,000
Convenience Package 1,696              
Navigation system 1,696              
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101            
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418            
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Executive Tier     1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Heated front seats             455  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Executive Package               3,680
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 10,450 10,300 9,000 9,000 2,850 6,200
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 9,615 9,475 8,280 8,280 2,620 5,705
Destination 815 815 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $63,845 $59,027 $67,695 $71,995 $77,245 $110,795
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,108 $60,020 $55,212 $63,615 $67,615 $72,555 $103,800

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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: $12,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,233
Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$39,380$41,235$63,845$59,027$67,695$71,995$77,245$110,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-7,310-7,085-7,310-9,260-8,510-13,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,135$56,535$51,942$60,385$62,735$68,735$97,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,793$45,793
Total Invoice$36,352$38,108$60,020$55,212$63,615$67,615$72,555$103,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,017-6,872-6,627-6,869-8,697-7,993-12,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$37,091$53,148$48,585$56,746$58,918$64,562$91,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$4,563$0$8,161$10,333$15,977$42,980

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700 
4WD       $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50      
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300 $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125      
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500 $500
Sunshade, rear, power       $225
Sunshades, second row       $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200  
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera      $200 
Safety key$5$5      
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25      
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$100
Roof rack$300$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $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$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit      $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Running boards$350$350      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000      
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50
Wireless charging station       $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0$0      
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600       
Heated second row seats       $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat       $100
Massage, passenger seat       $100
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options       $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600      
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0      
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,970$13,180$12,955$13,180$15,130$14,380$18,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$7,310$7,085$7,310$9,260$8,510$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017-6,872-6,627-6,869-8,697-7,993-12,235

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in117.1 in
Length193.4 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.7 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?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

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