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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Base Invoice $34,952 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315
Package 302A 4,305        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Cargo cover 135        
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450  
Parking Assistance Package   700 700 700  
Premium Tier   1,150 1,150 1,150  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
M Sport Design         4,450
Package 302A 3,659        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Panoramic sunroof 1,356        
Cargo cover 115        
Third-row seat   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335  
Parking Assistance Package   645 645 645  
Premium Tier   1,060 1,060 1,060  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
M Sport Design         4,095
Options (change) 8,130 10,650 10,650 10,650 9,550
Options (change) 6,928 9,805 9,805 9,805 8,790
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,490 $68,595 $70,895 $72,395 $84,345
Total Invoice $42,705 $64,445 $66,585 $67,980 $79,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,922
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$46,490$68,595$70,895$72,395$84,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-4,950-4,950-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$65,595$65,945$67,445$78,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$12,950
Total Invoice$42,705$64,445$66,585$67,980$79,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,818-4,649-4,648-5,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$61,627$61,936$63,332$73,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309$1,705$12,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $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 capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
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
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,895$9,895$11,845$11,845$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$4,950$4,950$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,818-4,649-4,648-5,439

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length197.1 in193.2 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.6 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

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