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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: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Package 302A / 303A 4,500          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500 500
Luxury Seating Package           1,300
Package 302A / 303A 3,825          
Panoramic sunroof 1,356          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455 455
Luxury Seating Package           1,185
Options (change) 8,090 11,050 9,950 9,950 10,050 7,400
Options (change) 6,877 10,055 9,055 9,055 9,145 6,735
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,770 $62,245 $66,795 $68,295 $73,145 $74,695
Total Invoice $42,970 $57,915 $62,110 $63,490 $67,950 $69,405

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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: $15,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,759
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,770$62,245$66,795$68,295$73,145$74,695
Adjustments for Features0-200-200-200-200-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,770$62,045$66,595$68,095$72,945$73,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$11,300
Total Invoice$42,970$57,915$62,110$63,490$67,950$69,405
Adjustments for Features0-186-186-186-186-1,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,970$57,729$61,924$63,304$67,764$68,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,195$5,575$10,035$10,422

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
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$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50     
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, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$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
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     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$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
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
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $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     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,745$9,945$9,945$9,945$9,945$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$200$200$200$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-186-186-186-1,254

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.9 in
Length197.1 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.3 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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
Total Requested307574%
Total Not Requested110026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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