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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: $49,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,439

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerX5
TrimLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $54,500
Base Invoice $40,196 $50,140
AWD 2,150  
Cargo cover 130  
Running boards 595 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,350
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Rear Climate Package   700
Technology Package   2,600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,800
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   595
Heated front seats   500
HD radio   500
iPod integration   400
Heated second row seats   350
AWD 2,054  
Cargo cover 124  
Running boards 565 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,230
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Rear Climate Package   635
Technology Package   2,365
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,640
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio   540
Heated front seats   455
HD radio   450
iPod integration   365
Heated second row seats   320
Options (change) 6,565 10,845
Options (change) 6,248 9,870
Destination 995 775
Total Price $49,650 $66,120
Total Invoice $47,439 $60,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,599
Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerX5
TrimLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$49,650$66,120
Adjustments for Features-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$66,120
Total Invoice$47,439$60,785
Adjustments for Features-3,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,186$60,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerX5
TrimLimited4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$10,445$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length198.3 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 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 ft375.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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