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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: $43,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,918

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $77,300 $88,700
Base Invoice $35,268 $71,795 $82,285
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 4,500 3,400 3,400
Options (change) 3,825 3,095 3,095
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $43,180 $81,695 $93,095
Total Invoice $39,918 $75,885 $86,375

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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: $36,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,537
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6315hp I6445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,180$81,695$93,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,180$80,155$90,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,250
Total Invoice$39,918$75,885$86,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,918$74,455$83,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimLimited640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,045$10,585$11,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430-2,496

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.4 in53.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.5 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested277566%
Total Not Requested140034%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

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