BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $44,440

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,182

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $76,600 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $70,650 $35,622 $40,191
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    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,300
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    
Adaptive cruise control   1,004 1,004
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 4,845 5,345 7,045
Options (change) 4,355 4,665 6,148
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $83,570 $44,440 $51,040
Total Invoice $77,130 $41,182 $47,234

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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: $43,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,109
Model Year200820152015
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$83,570$44,440$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,490-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,570$39,950$44,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$77,130$41,182$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-4,161-6,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,130$37,021$41,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,022

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820152015
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,155$10,645$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161-6,191

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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.4,535 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested120056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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