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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $51,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
Model6-Series6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iM6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $98,300 $122,300 $31,615 $35,550
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       846  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,975 1,696
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,695 $99,295 $124,595 $35,930 $38,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 6-Series 640i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,062
Model Year20182018201820092009
Model6-Series6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iM6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 12600, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$87,695$99,295$124,595$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features-9,580-10,730-11,1550-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,115$88,565$113,440$35,930$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,450$35,325$0$680

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820092009
Model6-Series6-Series6-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim640i650iM6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power door closers  $300  
Power retractable rear window$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Ski sack  $50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,570$15,720$16,145$4,990$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,580$10,730$11,155$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-127-2220-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
Model6-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length192.8 in193.4 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height53.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 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 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 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
10.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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