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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: $43,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,202

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimLimitedSport530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $52,100
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $48,110
Package 301A 2,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Package 402A   4,130  
Premium Package     2,100
Navigation system     1,900
HD radio     500
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Proximity key     1,000
Package 301A 2,269    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Package 402A   3,604  
Premium Package     1,910
Navigation system     1,730
HD radio     455
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Proximity key     910
Options (change) 4,330 5,860 7,295
Options (change) 3,779 5,114 6,635
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $43,325 $47,535 $60,090
Total Invoice $40,202 $44,036 $55,440

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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: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,644
Model Year201320132007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimLimitedSport530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6365hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$43,325$47,535$60,090
Adjustments for Features-1,515-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,810$43,620$60,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,810$0
Total Invoice$40,202$44,036$55,440
Adjustments for Features-1,406-3,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,796$40,409$55,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,613$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320132007
ModelExplorerExplorer5-Series
TrimLimitedSport530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,720$9,120$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,406-3,6270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.6 in
Length197.1 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested127560%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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