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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $76,600
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $70,650
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Heated front seats     500
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Heated front seats     455
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 1,095
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 995
Destination 815 815 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $79,820
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $73,770

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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: $42,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,079
Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$79,820
Adjustments for Features-605-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,480$38,235$79,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$73,770
Adjustments for Features-560-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,691$35,427$73,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorer6-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,460$6,560$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-560-1,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in28.8 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.0 ft3

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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, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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