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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: $46,905 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $20,020 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,085 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $18,620 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $52,100 | $54,600 | $58,900 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $48,130 | $50,430 | $54,390 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Cargo cover | 135 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | ||
| Third-row seat | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,700 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,800 | |||
| Roof rails | 100 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Cargo cover | 115 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,505 | 2,505 | ||
| Third-row seat | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,545 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,640 | |||
| Roof rails | 90 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,225 | 13,950 | 15,650 | 14,950 |
| Options (change) | 6,992 | 12,700 | 14,245 | 13,605 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $46,905 | $66,925 | $71,125 | $74,725 |
| Total Invoice | $43,085 | $61,705 | $65,550 | $68,870 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,355 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,085 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $46,905 | $66,925 | $71,125 | $74,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,665 | -2,815 | -1,390 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,905 | $65,260 | $68,310 | $73,335 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,050 | $8,075 |
| Total Invoice | $43,085 | $61,705 | $65,550 | $68,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,535 | -2,594 | -1,281 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,085 | $60,170 | $62,956 | $67,589 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,786 | $7,419 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| 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 | $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 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| 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 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,345 | $11,010 | $12,160 | $10,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,665 | $2,815 | $1,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,535 | -2,594 | -1,281 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2525 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 60% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 57% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 60% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 57% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 60% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 47% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
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