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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: $46,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,085

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $35,268 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Cargo cover 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995      
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500  
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package       1,850
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Cargo cover 115      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696      
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185  
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package       1,685
Options (change) 8,225 9,650 9,650 8,000
Options (change) 6,992 8,780 8,780 7,280
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $46,905 $65,745 $68,245 $73,095
Total Invoice $43,085 $60,640 $62,940 $67,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,171
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$46,905$65,745$68,245$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,600-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,905$64,245$66,645$71,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$7,350
Total Invoice$43,085$60,640$62,940$67,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,384-1,476-1,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,085$59,256$61,464$66,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$6,780

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimLimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$9,045$10,545$10,645$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,600$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,384-1,476-1,384

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length197.1 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested86545%
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
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested86545%
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
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35029%
Total Not Requested85071%

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