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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: $56,175

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,679

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $56,450
Base Invoice $50,839 $53,180
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Premium Package   1,950
AWD   2,300
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Cold Weather Package   800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,025
Premium Package   1,795
AWD   2,140
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Cold Weather Package   735
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,995 14,700
Options (change) 1,895 13,550
Destination 945 995
Total Price $56,175 $72,145
Total Invoice $53,679 $67,725

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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: $18,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,129
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$56,175$72,145
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,995$72,145
Total Invoice$53,679$67,725
Adjustments for Features-2,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,596$67,725

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum540i
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$13,610$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in117.1 in
Length198.3 in194.6 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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