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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: $56,900

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,368

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Cargo cover 130      
Running boards 595 300 300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995      
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 1,700 2,100
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   900 900 900
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Wide-view front camera   300 300 300
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
App support   250 250 250
Lane departure warning     950 950
Premium Sound Package       1,800
Premium Package       2,200
Roof rails       100
Cargo cover 124      
Running boards 565 275 275 275
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895      
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,545 1,910
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   820 820 820
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730 1,730
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545
Proximity key   910 910 910
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Wide-view front camera   275 275 275
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
App support   230 230 230
Lane departure warning     865 865
Premium Sound Package       1,640
Premium Package       2,000
Roof rails       90
Options (change) 2,720 19,800 20,350 21,750
Options (change) 2,584 18,035 18,535 19,805
Destination 945 875 875 875
Total Price $56,900 $72,775 $75,825 $81,525
Total Invoice $54,368 $67,040 $69,840 $75,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,576
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$56,900$72,775$75,825$81,525
Adjustments for Features-2,065-75-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,835$72,700$75,550$81,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$8,825
Total Invoice$54,368$67,040$69,840$75,070
Adjustments for Features-1,973-69-2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,395$66,971$69,587$75,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,616$8,099

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
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   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
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   
Terrain selector$200   
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   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$13,160$11,170$11,370$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$75$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,973-69-2530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length198.3 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested74038%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested74038%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122576%
Total Not Requested39024%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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