Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006 BMW 6-Series BMW 6-Series 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,945

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $67,890 $76,540
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Heated front seats     500 500
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 4,860 3,160 500 500
Options (change) 4,132 2,687 455 455
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $35,705 $36,320 $74,995 $84,395
Total Invoice $32,295 $32,910 $69,240 $77,890

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or BMW 6-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,143
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,705$36,320$74,995$84,395
Adjustments for Features00-3,035-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,320$71,960$80,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$8,800
Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$69,240$77,890
Adjustments for Features00-2,802-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$66,438$74,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$8,097

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,325$7,360$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,035$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,802-3,355

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in30.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.