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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: $36,340

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,676

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $73,650
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $69,175
Luxury Package 1,450          
Third-row seat 845 375 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Sunroof 850 850        
Obstacle detection, rear 255          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Premium Package     2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700  
Running boards     400 400 400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Luxury Package 1,232          
Third-row seat 718 319 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Sunroof 723 723        
Obstacle detection, rear 217          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Premium Package     2,485 2,485 2,485  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645  
Running boards     370 370 370 370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 7,235 5,060 7,700 7,700 7,700 4,300
Options (change) 6,151 4,303 7,090 7,090 7,090 3,960
Destination 735 735 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,340 $36,910 $65,295 $67,595 $69,095 $78,945
Total Invoice $33,676 $34,399 $61,405 $63,540 $64,935 $74,130

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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: $23,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,279
Model Year200720072017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$36,340$36,910$65,295$67,595$69,095$78,945
Adjustments for Features00-5,795-7,745-7,745-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,910$59,500$59,850$61,350$70,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$350$1,850$10,625
Total Invoice$33,676$34,399$61,405$63,540$64,935$74,130
Adjustments for Features00-5,450-7,280-7,279-8,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,676$34,399$55,955$56,260$57,656$65,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0$305$1,701$9,893

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year200720072017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
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 automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
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    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback 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
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,450$10,245$12,195$12,195$13,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,795$7,745$7,745$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,450-7,280-7,279-8,282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072017
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.5 in
Length193.4 in193.2 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.0 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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%

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