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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: $26,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,600 $70,200 $90,300 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $55,010 $64,765 $83,255 $31,044 $33,774
Premium Package 3,500        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       1,995  
Navigation system       1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Premium Package 3,185        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       1,696  
Navigation system       1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 5,700 2,200 2,200 5,285 4,140
Options (change) 5,185 2,000 2,000 4,493 3,519
Destination 895 895 895 815 815
Total Price $66,195 $73,295 $93,395 $39,380 $41,235
Total Invoice $61,090 $67,660 $86,150 $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: $20,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,339
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8555hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$66,195$73,295$93,395$39,380$41,235
Adjustments for Features-5,850-5,260-7,6250-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,345$68,035$85,770$39,380$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,690$25,425$0$755
Total Invoice$61,090$67,660$86,150$36,352$38,108
Adjustments for Features-5,399-4,856-7,0340-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,691$62,804$79,116$36,352$37,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,113$23,425$0$739

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelX6X6X6ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iMEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125 $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500 $500  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 $50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40 $40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
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 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding third row seats   $600 
Leather door panel trim$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   
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   
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-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,295$10,705$13,070$5,445$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$5,260$7,625$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,399-4,856-7,0340-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested84040%
Total Not Requested124060%

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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