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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: $31,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $27,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimPlatinum650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $76,600
Base Invoice $51,512 $70,650
Cargo mat 100  
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   250
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Lane departure warning   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cargo mat 95  
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   230
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Lane departure warning   455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 100 7,995
Options (change) 95 7,225
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $55,035 $86,720
Total Invoice $52,602 $80,000

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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: $42,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,826
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimPlatinum650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$55,035$86,720
Adjustments for Features-10,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,125$86,720
Total Invoice$52,602$80,000
Adjustments for Features-10,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,174$80,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorer6-Series
TrimPlatinum650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, 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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,910$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorer6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length198.3 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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