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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: $40,070 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $25,225 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,629 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $24,776 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $56,600 | $58,900 | $60,400 | $73,650 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $53,320 | $55,455 | $56,850 | $69,175 |
| Third Row Power Package | 1,995 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Third-row seat | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Third Row Power Package | 1,696 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Third-row seat | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| 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) | 7,640 | 4,140 | 7,700 | 7,700 | 7,700 | 4,300 |
| Options (change) | 6,495 | 3,520 | 7,090 | 7,090 | 7,090 | 3,960 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $40,070 | $40,505 | $65,295 | $67,595 | $69,095 | $78,945 |
| Total Invoice | $36,629 | $37,236 | $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: $20,110 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,966 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 445hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 |
| Total Price | $40,070 | $40,505 | $65,295 | $67,595 | $69,095 | $78,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -5,115 | -7,065 | -7,065 | -8,140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,070 | $40,255 | $60,180 | $60,530 | $62,030 | $70,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $185 | $0 | $350 | $1,850 | $10,625 |
| Total Invoice | $36,629 | $37,236 | $61,405 | $63,540 | $64,935 | $74,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -230 | -4,810 | -6,641 | -6,640 | -7,644 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,629 | $37,006 | $56,595 | $56,899 | $58,295 | $66,486 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $377 | $0 | $304 | $1,700 | $9,891 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | 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 | $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 | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||||
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,390 | $6,640 | $11,505 | $13,455 | $13,455 | $14,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $5,115 | $7,065 | $7,065 | $8,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -230 | -4,810 | -6,641 | -6,640 | -7,644 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 69.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,681 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 60.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.3 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 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Third Row Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Power-folding third row seats | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | 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 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 100% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 100% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 100% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 100% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 43% |
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