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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,930 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $22,515 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $18,798 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $57,220 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 2,200 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,500 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 2,000 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,185 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 1,995 | 16,550 |
| Options (change) | 1,895 | 15,085 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Total Price | $56,930 | $79,445 |
| Total Invoice | $54,402 | $73,200 |
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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: $26,695 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,792 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $56,930 | $79,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,180 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,750 | $79,445 |
| Total Invoice | $54,402 | $73,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,994 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,408 | $73,200 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| 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, 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 | ||
| 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 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, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,610 | $10,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,180 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,994 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 4,519 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 46% |
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