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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: $48,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,661

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelExplorerX5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100
Base Invoice $35,528 $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170
Package 302A / 303A 4,565        
Adaptive cruise control 1,150        
Cargo cover 135        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400 1,400  
Cold Weather Package   550 550 550 550
Premium Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500
Package 302A / 303A 3,983        
Adaptive cruise control 1,004        
Cargo cover 118        
Panoramic sunroof 1,392        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,275 1,275 1,275  
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500 500
Premium Package   2,320 2,320 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Cooled or ventilated front seats         455
Options (change) 9,440 12,550 12,550 12,550 8,550
Options (change) 8,238 11,415 11,415 11,415 7,775
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,435 $67,445 $69,745 $71,245 $79,645
Total Invoice $44,661 $62,680 $64,795 $66,175 $73,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,393
Model Year20142015201520152015
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, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$48,435$67,445$69,745$71,245$79,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,700-3,700-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,435$65,695$66,045$67,545$75,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$10,025
Total Invoice$44,661$62,680$64,795$66,175$73,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,626-3,437-3,437-3,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,661$61,054$61,358$62,738$70,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$304$1,684$9,242

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142015201520152015
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
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
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    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Infotainment 
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, turn-by-turn$25    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
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   $300
Door sill trim plates$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
Total Value of Features$7,345$9,095$11,045$11,045$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,700$3,700$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,626-3,437-3,437-3,644

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested332574%
Total Not Requested115026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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