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BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,005

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,937

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $48,480 $27,518 $29,578
Running boards 300    
Navigation system 1,900 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 500    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Running boards 275    
Navigation system 1,730 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 455    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 4,400 10,160 8,460
Options (change) 4,005 8,774 7,329
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $57,725 $41,005 $41,620
Total Invoice $53,310 $36,937 $37,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,075
Model Year200820062006
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$57,725$41,005$41,620
Adjustments for Features-1,40500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,320$41,005$41,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$53,310$36,937$37,552
Adjustments for Features-1,29800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,012$36,937$37,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,780$6,375$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,29800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelX6Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in113.7 in
Length192.1 in193.4 in
Width78.1 in73.7 in
Height66.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,894 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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