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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $36,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimLimited650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $76,600
Base Invoice $34,952 $70,650
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,900 4,845
Options (change) 5,015 4,355
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $44,260 $83,570
Total Invoice $40,792 $77,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,306
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimLimited650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,260$83,570
Adjustments for Features-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$83,570
Total Invoice$40,792$77,130
Adjustments for Features-4,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,824$77,130

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimLimited650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Total Value of Features$10,845$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length197.1 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in28.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested210053%

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