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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: $48,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,667

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $35,622 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Package 302A / 303A 4,600      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Rearview camera   400 400  
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500
Lane departure warning   700 700 700
Luxury Seating Package       1,300
Executive Package       4,500
Package 302A / 303A 4,013      
Adaptive cruise control 1,004      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Rearview camera   365 365  
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455
Lane departure warning   635 635 635
Luxury Seating Package       1,185
Executive Package       4,095
Options (change) 9,340 13,200 12,100 12,800
Options (change) 8,150 12,015 11,015 11,650
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $48,435 $61,925 $66,425 $76,425
Total Invoice $44,667 $57,095 $61,250 $70,440

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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: $16,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,895
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,435$61,925$66,425$76,425
Adjustments for Features-2,67500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,760$61,925$66,425$75,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$13,250
Total Invoice$44,667$57,095$61,250$70,440
Adjustments for Features-2,46700-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,200$57,095$61,250$69,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$12,193

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather door panel trim $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,545$6,870$6,870$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,46700-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,535 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 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 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 - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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