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

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $40,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $75,400 $86,700 $111,200
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $69,550 $79,945 $102,485
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Wood trim         0
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,860 3,160 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,132 2,687 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,705 $36,320 $76,325 $87,625 $113,425
Total Invoice $32,295 $32,910 $70,475 $80,870 $104,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,870
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 9500, 12500, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$35,705$36,320$76,325$87,625$113,425
Adjustments for Features00-3,585-4,735-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,320$72,740$82,890$108,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$10,150$35,475
Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$70,475$80,870$104,710
Adjustments for Features00-3,310-4,370-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$67,165$76,500$99,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$9,335$32,735

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Ski sack    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
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 wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber roof    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300 
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$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$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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,450$8,035$9,185$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,585$4,735$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,310-4,370-4,810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062014
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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