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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $67,890 $76,540
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 500 500
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 455 455
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $74,995 $84,395
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $69,240 $77,890

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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: $36,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,564
Model Year2009200920122012
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)190, 7190, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,930$38,360$74,995$84,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,780-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$72,215$81,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$8,800
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$69,240$77,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,616-2,567-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,109$33,796$66,673$74,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$8,098

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2009200920122012
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,515$7,545$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,780$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-2,567-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20092012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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