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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $41,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,940 $86,700 $98,300
Cargo mat 100    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Upgraded leather upholstery   3,000  
Multicontour seats   1,300  
Massage, driver seat   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Executive Package     3,300
Cargo mat 95    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565 1,565
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,760  
Multicontour seats   1,195  
Massage, driver seat   920 920
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Executive Package     3,035
Options (change) 100 8,500 7,500
Options (change) 95 7,820 6,900
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $55,035 $96,195 $106,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 6-Series 650i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,075
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6315hp I6445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 9600, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$55,035$96,195$106,795
Adjustments for Features-5800-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,455$96,195$105,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorer6-Series6-Series
TrimPlatinum640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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 door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
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
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice recorder $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
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 
Ceramic controls  $0
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$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  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,260$13,680$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5540-102

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.0 in53.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 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 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.6 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 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Massage, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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