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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,850 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $24,075 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $22,389 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $52,100 | $54,600 | $51,800 | $58,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $48,130 | $50,430 | $47,855 | $54,390 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||||
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | |||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Roof rails | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | |||||
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | |||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Roof rails | 90 | 90 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,820 | 4,225 | 7,950 | 7,950 | 11,100 | 8,450 |
| Options (change) | 5,798 | 3,592 | 7,240 | 7,240 | 10,105 | 7,695 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $36,850 | $37,405 | $60,925 | $63,425 | $63,775 | $68,225 |
| Total Invoice | $33,856 | $34,555 | $56,245 | $58,545 | $58,835 | $62,960 |
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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: $18,895 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,607 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $36,850 | $37,405 | $60,925 | $63,425 | $63,775 | $68,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -5,180 | -5,280 | -5,945 | -5,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,850 | $37,155 | $55,745 | $58,145 | $57,830 | $63,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $305 | $0 | $2,400 | $2,085 | $7,475 |
| Total Invoice | $33,856 | $34,555 | $56,245 | $58,545 | $58,835 | $62,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -231 | -4,782 | -4,874 | -5,485 | -4,619 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,856 | $34,324 | $51,463 | $53,671 | $53,350 | $58,341 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $468 | $0 | $2,208 | $1,887 | $6,878 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $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 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,490 | $5,740 | $10,670 | $10,770 | $11,435 | $10,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $5,180 | $5,280 | $5,945 | $5,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -231 | -4,782 | -4,874 | -5,485 | -4,619 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 67% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | No |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 67% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | No |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 56% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | No |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 67% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | 350 | No |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
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