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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,868

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $54,800
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $50,595
Luxury Package 1,450    
Third-row seat 845 375 1,200
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255   700
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Premium Package     1,850
Running boards     300
Heated front seats     500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Luxury Package 1,232    
Third-row seat 718 319 1,090
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217   635
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,730
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Premium Package     1,685
Running boards     275
Heated front seats     455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 8,530 6,355 8,745
Options (change) 7,343 5,495 7,955
Destination 735 735 825
Total Price $37,635 $38,205 $64,370
Total Invoice $34,868 $35,591 $59,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,807
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/55-18
Total Price$37,635$38,205$64,370
Adjustments for Features00-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,635$38,205$59,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$34,868$35,591$59,375
Adjustments for Features00-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,868$35,591$54,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,825$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.5 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested104081%

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