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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: $44,300 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $14,895 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,844 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $14,881 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $48,295 | $53,180 |
| Package 301A | 2,250 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,095 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Package 301A | 1,913 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,798 | 2,025 | 2,025 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | |
| Rearview camera | 370 | 370 | |
| Options (change) | 5,940 | 7,000 | 6,650 |
| Options (change) | 5,067 | 6,435 | 6,115 |
| Destination | 825 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $44,300 | $59,195 | $64,095 |
| Total Invoice | $40,844 | $55,725 | $60,290 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,745 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,740 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $44,300 | $59,195 | $64,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,300 | $59,045 | $63,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,450 |
| Total Invoice | $40,844 | $55,725 | $60,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -141 | -564 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,844 | $55,584 | $59,726 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,142 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,445 | $8,595 | $9,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -141 | -564 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 61% |
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