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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: $24,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,368

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $20,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerX5
TrimPlatinumxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $68,200
Base Invoice $50,839 $62,925
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
Running boards 595 400
Third-row seat   1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Cold Weather Package   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000
Running boards 565 365
Third-row seat   1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Cold Weather Package   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
LED headlights   1,730
Cooled or ventilated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 2,720 12,050
Options (change) 2,584 10,960
Destination 945 925
Total Price $56,900 $81,175
Total Invoice $54,368 $74,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,424
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerX5
TrimPlatinumxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$56,900$81,175
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,900$81,155
Total Invoice$54,368$74,810
Adjustments for Features0-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,368$74,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerX5
TrimPlatinumxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,910$10,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length198.3 in193.2 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
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 monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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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