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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $54,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $50,140
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,900
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   700
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Running boards     300
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,800
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,730
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   635
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Running boards     275
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,640
Panoramic sunroof     1,230
Options (change) 11,775 8,490 7,545
Options (change) 10,228 7,437 6,870
Destination 785 785 775
Total Price $41,805 $41,670 $62,820
Total Invoice $38,286 $38,400 $57,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,138
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$41,805$41,670$62,820
Adjustments for Features00-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,805$41,670$61,340
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$57,785
Adjustments for Features00-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$56,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
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
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$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,400$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,361

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 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 ft375.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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