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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $34,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $30,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,970 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $50,587 $67,890 $76,540
Premium Sound Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   3,700 3,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Heated front seats   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000 1,500
LED headlights   2,900 2,900
245/40YR19   0  
Luxury Seating Package     2,000
245/35YR20     0
Premium Sound Package   1,640 1,640
Driver Assistance Package   3,365 3,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Heated front seats   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,730 1,365
LED headlights   2,640 2,640
245/40YR19   0  
Luxury Seating Package     1,820
245/35YR20     0
Options (change) 0 14,300 14,800
Options (change) 0 13,015 13,470
Destination 945 895 895
Total Price $53,915 $88,795 $98,695
Total Invoice $51,532 $81,800 $90,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,815
Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$53,915$88,795$98,695
Adjustments for Features-6,8500-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,065$88,795$97,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,725
Total Invoice$51,532$81,800$90,905
Adjustments for Features-6,5470-1,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,985$81,800$89,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,023

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$14,360$7,510$8,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,850$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5470-1,082

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.2 ft3

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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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
245/35YR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35YR20 tires200No
275/30YR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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