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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: $43,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $51,240 $29,319 $32,901
Rear Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,900 2,505 1,995
Premium Package 2,200    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Running boards 300    
Heated front seats 500    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Rear Climate Package 820    
Navigation system 1,730 2,129 1,696
Premium Package 2,000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Running boards 275    
Heated front seats 455    
Temporary spare tire 135    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,245 11,475 8,400
Options (change) 7,500 9,974 7,360
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $64,570 $43,905 $44,765
Total Invoice $59,565 $40,108 $41,076

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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: $17,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,537
Model Year200920092009
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$64,570$43,905$44,765
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,405$43,905$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$59,565$40,108$41,076
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,645$40,108$40,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelX6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,920$6,755$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9200-780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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
BMW X6 xDrive35i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested114077%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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