BMW X6 BMW X6 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelX6Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,000 $53,940
Base Invoice $58,140 $51,512
Premium Package 1,850  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,100  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
Power liftgate 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Running boards 300 595
Heated second row seats 350  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Cargo cover   130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Premium Package 1,685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,000  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 910  
Power liftgate 455  
Rearview camera 365  
Running boards 275 565
Heated second row seats 320  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Cargo cover   124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 9,945 2,720
Options (change) 9,050 2,584
Destination 825 995
Total Price $73,770 $57,655
Total Invoice $68,015 $55,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,471
Model Year20082018
ModelX6Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$73,770$57,655
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,770$51,850
Total Invoice$68,015$55,091
Adjustments for Features0-5,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,015$49,544

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelX6Explorer
TrimxDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,880$15,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,547

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelX6Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.6 in
Length192.1 in198.3 in
Width78.1 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,269 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested36537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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