BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $46,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $72,125 $27,273 $30,178
Heated front seats 500    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Heated front seats 455    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 1,095 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 995 3,953 2,172
Destination 825 785 785
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,420 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $75,245 $32,011 $33,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,151
Model Year200920082008
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$81,420$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,330$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$75,245$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-830-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,162$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
Model6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,980$4,890$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-830-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in113.7 in
Length190.2 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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