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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: $43,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $54,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $50,140
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear Climate Package     700
Technology Package     2,600
Running boards     300
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear Climate Package     635
Technology Package     2,365
Running boards     275
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,640
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Panoramic sunroof     1,230
Options (change) 11,475 8,400 8,995
Options (change) 9,974 7,360 8,190
Destination 815 815 775
Total Price $43,905 $44,765 $64,270
Total Invoice $40,108 $41,076 $59,105

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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: $17,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,569
Model Year200920092007
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$43,905$44,765$64,270
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$43,915$61,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,108$41,076$59,105
Adjustments for Features0-780-2,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,108$40,296$56,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year200920092007
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$7,290$8,140$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-2,428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092007
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%

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