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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: $40,440

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $19,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $17,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimXLTLimited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $53,600
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $48,955
Package 202A 3,075    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 795   1,800
Power liftgate 495    
Package 301A   2,250  
Cold Weather Package     750
Rear Climate Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Package 202A 2,614    
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Navigation system 676   1,640
Power liftgate 421    
Package 301A   1,913  
Cold Weather Package     685
Rear Climate Package     365
Premium Package     2,275
Options (change) 8,095 5,980 5,450
Options (change) 7,002 5,204 4,965
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $40,440 $44,340 $59,745
Total Invoice $37,306 $40,981 $54,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,507
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimXLTLimited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$40,440$44,340$59,745
Adjustments for Features-215-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$41,910$59,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$0
Total Invoice$37,306$40,981$54,615
Adjustments for Features-198-2,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,108$38,735$54,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,627$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerX5
TrimXLTLimited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,370$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-198-2,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in183.7 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,927 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested225070%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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