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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: $55,065

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $55,950
Base Invoice $51,512 $51,655
Cargo cover 130  
Value Package   0
Premium Package   1,050
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated second row seats   350
Proximity key   1,000
Lane departure warning   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cargo cover 124  
Value Package   0
Premium Package   955
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated second row seats   320
Proximity key   910
Lane departure warning   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 130 9,245
Options (change) 124 8,370
Destination 995 875
Total Price $55,065 $66,070
Total Invoice $52,631 $60,900

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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: $18,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,648
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$55,065$66,070
Adjustments for Features-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,345$66,070
Total Invoice$52,631$60,900
Adjustments for Features-7,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,252$60,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,860$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.6 in
Length198.3 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in72.7 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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