BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Trim650iLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $76,600 $37,855
Base Invoice $70,650 $35,268
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,845 6,095
Options (change) 4,355 5,181
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $83,570 $44,775
Total Invoice $77,130 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,032
Model Year20082012
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Trim650iLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$83,570$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,570$39,160
Total Invoice$77,130$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-5,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,130$36,098

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Trim650iLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Total Value of Features$5,455$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,176

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested187545%
Total Not Requested230055%

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