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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: $53,035

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $19,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $17,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $40,191 $55,585
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Convenience Package   1,700
iPod integration   400
AWD   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Convenience Package   1,545
iPod integration   365
AWD   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,040 11,225
Options (change) 7,889 10,235
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,035 $72,300
Total Invoice $48,975 $66,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,405
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$53,035$72,300
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,210$72,300
Total Invoice$48,975$66,695
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,290$66,695

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,620$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.9 in
Length197.1 in193.1 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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