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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: $46,355

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,672

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,590

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $34,952 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Package 302A 4,305          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Parking Assistance Package           700
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Package 302A 3,659          
Panoramic sunroof 1,356          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Parking Assistance Package           645
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,995 10,450 10,300 9,000 9,000 5,750
Options (change) 6,813 9,615 9,475 8,280 8,280 5,290
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $46,355 $63,845 $59,027 $67,695 $71,995 $80,145
Total Invoice $42,590 $60,020 $55,212 $63,615 $67,615 $75,225

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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: $11,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,593
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,355$63,845$59,027$67,695$71,995$80,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,100-1,325-3,275-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,355$62,520$57,927$66,370$68,720$76,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,243
Total Invoice$42,590$60,020$55,212$63,615$67,615$75,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,246-1,029-1,245-3,076-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,590$58,774$54,183$62,370$64,539$71,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,591$0$8,187$10,356$17,311

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Metal pedals     $75
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     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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-stowing third row seats$1000     
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,445$11,770$11,545$11,770$13,720$14,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,100$1,325$3,275$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,246-1,029-1,245-3,076-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in117.1 in
Length197.1 in194.6 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested125031%

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 closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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 closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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