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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: $12,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,368

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $50,839 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Cargo cover 130      
Running boards 595 300 300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995      
Convenience Package   3,875 3,775  
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250  
App support   250 250 250
Lane departure warning     950 950
Technology Package       1,700
Premium Package 2       2,125
Cargo cover 124      
Running boards 565 275 275 275
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895      
Convenience Package   3,525 3,435  
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730 1,730
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230  
App support   230 230 230
Lane departure warning     865 865
Technology Package       1,545
Premium Package 2       1,935
Options (change) 2,720 13,475 14,325 14,125
Options (change) 2,584 12,270 13,045 12,860
Destination 945 925 925 925
Total Price $56,900 $69,600 $72,950 $79,250
Total Invoice $54,368 $64,160 $67,235 $73,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,807
Model Year2017201320132013
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, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$56,900$69,600$72,950$79,250
Adjustments for Features-3,1550-300-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,745$69,600$72,650$78,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$8,950
Total Invoice$54,368$64,160$67,235$73,030
Adjustments for Features-3,0150-276-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,353$64,160$66,959$72,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,799$8,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year2017201320132013
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 door closers $300$300$300
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row $125$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   
Wide-view front camera$150  $150
Cargo Management 
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$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
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
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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   
Total Value of Features$13,410$10,255$10,555$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0$300$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0150-276-645

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172013
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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested116552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested116552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested058%
Total Not Requested042%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested115077%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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