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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: $56,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $51,512 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   700 700 700 700
Heated second row seats   350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Parking Assistance Package         700
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 920 920 920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   645 645 645 645
Heated second row seats   320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Parking Assistance Package         645
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,995 17,190 15,740 15,340 8,450
Options (change) 1,895 15,815 14,480 14,110 7,775
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,930 $70,585 $74,435 $78,335 $82,845
Total Invoice $54,402 $66,220 $69,815 $73,445 $77,710

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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: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,881
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$56,930$70,585$74,435$78,335$82,845
Adjustments for Features-3,20500-1,950-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$70,585$74,435$76,385$80,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$5,800$9,860
Total Invoice$54,402$66,220$69,815$73,445$77,710
Adjustments for Features-3,06300-1,828-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,339$66,220$69,815$71,617$75,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,595$5,397$9,239

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorer5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,360$10,155$10,155$12,105$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0$0$1,950$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,06300-1,828-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,747 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 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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