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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: $18,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,368

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Base Invoice $50,839 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315
Cargo cover 130      
Running boards 595     400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
Premium Tier   1,150 1,150  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700  
Executive Tier   2,800 2,800 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Heated steering wheel   190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200  
M Sport Design       4,450
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500
Interior Design Package       1,950
Cargo cover 124      
Running boards 565     370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,025 2,025 2,025
Third-row seat   1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335  
Premium Tier   1,060 1,060  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565  
Executive Tier   2,575 2,575 2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505  
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275
Heated steering wheel   175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105 1,105  
M Sport Design       4,095
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460
Interior Design Package       1,795
Options (change) 2,720 14,790 14,790 16,000
Options (change) 2,584 13,610 13,610 14,725
Destination 945 995 995 995
Total Price $56,900 $75,035 $76,535 $90,795
Total Invoice $54,368 $70,390 $71,785 $85,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,581
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$56,900$75,035$76,535$90,795
Adjustments for Features0-470-470-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,900$74,565$76,065$88,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$14,010
Total Invoice$54,368$70,390$71,785$85,035
Adjustments for Features0-441-441-2,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,368$69,949$71,344$82,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$13,007

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
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
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
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 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   
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Running boards$350  $350
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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
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, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat   $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
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$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,910$11,380$11,380$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$470$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-441-2,079

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172018
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 Weight4,458 lb.4,681 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 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Power door closers300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35042%
Total Not Requested47558%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Power door closers300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Total Requested45028%
Total Not Requested115072%
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%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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