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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: $48,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $42,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinumM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $90,200
Base Invoice $51,512 $83,165
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 1,995 13,100
Options (change) 1,895 11,920
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $56,930 $105,525
Total Invoice $54,402 $97,310

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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: $51,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,971
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinumM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/40-19
Total Price$56,930$105,525
Adjustments for Features-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$105,525
Total Invoice$54,402$97,310
Adjustments for Features-3,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,339$97,310

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorer5-Series
TrimPlatinumM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,685$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorer5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in116.9 in
Length198.3 in193.1 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 in36.1 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 M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

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