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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX6X6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,000 $67,700 $88,900 $89,200 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $52,640 $62,485 $81,990 $82,265 $31,044 $33,774
Rear Climate Package 900 900        
Premium Package 1,800          
Navigation system 1,900       1,995  
Heated front seats 500 500        
Running boards 300 300        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Wood trim       0    
Convenience Package         1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package           2,845
Rear Climate Package 820 820        
Premium Package 1,640          
Navigation system 1,730       1,696  
Heated front seats 455 455        
Running boards 275 275        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Wood trim       0    
Convenience Package         1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package           2,418
Options (change) 7,450 3,750 2,050 2,050 5,285 4,140
Options (change) 6,785 3,415 1,865 1,865 4,493 3,519
Destination 875 875 875 875 815 815
Total Price $65,325 $72,325 $91,825 $92,125 $39,380 $41,235
Total Invoice $60,300 $66,775 $84,730 $85,005 $36,352 $38,108

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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: $20,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,263
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX6X6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8400hp V8 H555hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8B7T6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20275/40-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$65,325$72,325$91,825$92,125$39,380$41,235
Adjustments for Features-5,075-5,245-9,375-6,2500-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,250$67,080$82,450$85,875$39,380$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,830$22,200$25,625$0$755
Total Invoice$60,300$66,775$84,730$85,005$36,352$38,108
Adjustments for Features-4,685-4,843-8,651-5,7670-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,615$61,932$76,079$79,238$36,352$37,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,317$20,464$23,623$0$739

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelX6X6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power door closers  $300   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key  $250   
Remote app$25 $25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Safety key    $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 $50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40 $40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack    $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 $500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Running boards$350$350$350 $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote  $200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15 $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25    
USB port  $25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0 $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Folding third row seats    $600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,785$10,955$15,085$11,960$5,710$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$5,245$9,375$6,250$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,685-4,843-8,651-5,7670-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 Weight4,785 lb.4,441 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 Legroom40.4 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
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested81570%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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