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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: $46,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,040

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,200 $55,400
Base Invoice $35,622 $51,150
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   1,000
Lane departure warning   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   910
Lane departure warning   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 7,475 12,345
Options (change) 6,523 11,190
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,570 $68,570
Total Invoice $43,040 $63,165

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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: $24,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,311
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$46,570$68,570
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,205$68,570
Total Invoice$43,040$63,165
Adjustments for Features-2,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,854$63,165

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,445$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152009
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.3,660 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested237553%
Total Not Requested210047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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