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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: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelX6X6Explorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,600 $70,200 $53,940
Base Invoice $55,010 $64,765 $51,512
Premium Package 3,500 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 750 750  
Technology Package 1,700 1,700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
App support 250 250  
Running boards 300 300 595
Lane departure warning 950 950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,100  
Cargo cover     130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Premium Package 3,185 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 685 685  
Technology Package 1,545 1,545  
Temporary spare tire 135 135  
App support 230 230  
Running boards 275 275 565
Lane departure warning 865 865  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,000  
Cargo cover     124
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 13,950 13,650 2,720
Options (change) 12,700 12,425 2,584
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $74,445 $84,745 $57,655
Total Invoice $68,605 $78,085 $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: $20,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,422
Model Year201220122018
ModelX6X6Explorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$74,445$84,745$57,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,445$83,595$53,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0
Total Invoice$68,605$78,085$55,091
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-3,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,605$77,025$51,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,420$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122018
ModelX6X6Explorer
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,520$11,670$14,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-3,908

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,785 lb.4,458 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 Legroom40.4 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 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250Yes
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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested100548%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested99074%

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