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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: $35,990

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,378

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Luxury Package 1,450          
Third-row seat 845 375 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 255          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Sunroof 850 850        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Running boards     300 300 300 300
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Luxury Package 1,232          
Third-row seat 718 319 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 217          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Sunroof 723 723        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Running boards     275 275 275 275
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 6,885 4,710 5,950 5,950 5,950 4,050
Options (change) 5,853 4,005 5,415 5,415 5,415 3,685
Destination 735 735 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,990 $36,560 $62,045 $64,545 $63,545 $69,145
Total Invoice $33,378 $34,101 $57,275 $59,575 $58,655 $63,825

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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: $19,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,201
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$35,990$36,560$62,045$64,545$63,545$69,145
Adjustments for Features00-6,170-6,270-5,970-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,560$55,875$58,275$57,575$62,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$2,400$1,700$7,100
Total Invoice$33,378$34,101$57,275$59,575$58,655$63,825
Adjustments for Features00-5,696-5,787-5,511-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,378$34,101$51,579$53,788$53,144$58,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0$2,209$1,565$6,551

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,325$10,495$10,595$10,295$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,170$6,270$5,970$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,696-5,787-5,511-5,695

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.5 in
Length193.4 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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