BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $35,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
Model6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $73,600 $83,000 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $67,890 $76,540 $27,518 $29,578
Heated front seats 500 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 455 455    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 500 500 4,860 3,160
Options (change) 455 455 4,132 2,687
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $74,995 $84,395 $35,705 $36,320
Total Invoice $69,240 $77,890 $32,295 $32,910

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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: $36,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,143
Model Year2012201220062006
Model6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$74,995$84,395$35,705$36,320
Adjustments for Features-3,035-3,63500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,960$80,760$35,705$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$615
Total Invoice$69,240$77,890$32,295$32,910
Adjustments for Features-2,802-3,35500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,438$74,535$32,295$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,097$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
Model6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,360$7,960$4,325$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$3,635$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,802-3,35500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length192.8 in193.4 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height53.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.5 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
16.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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