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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $25,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $22,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $66,300
Base Invoice $50,587 $61,675
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Cold Weather Package   950
Luxury Seating Package   1,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Executive Package   2,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Cold Weather Package   865
Luxury Seating Package   1,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
LED headlights   1,730
Executive Package   2,685
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730
Wood trim, alternative type   985
Options (change) 1,995 14,080
Options (change) 1,895 12,820
Destination 945 995
Total Price $55,910 $81,375
Total Invoice $53,427 $75,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,872
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$55,910$81,375
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,970$81,375
Total Invoice$53,427$75,490
Adjustments for Features-2,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,618$75,490

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,385$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.9 in
Length198.3 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.4 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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