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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,065

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimPlatinumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $62,700 $65,000 $77,450 $104,100
Base Invoice $51,512 $58,990 $61,130 $72,710 $97,495
Cargo cover 130        
Parking Assistance Package   700 700    
Premium Tier   1,150 1,150    
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150  
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Heated steering wheel   190 190    
M Sport Design       4,450  
Wood trim         0
Blind spot warning system         500
Cargo cover 124        
Parking Assistance Package   645 645    
Premium Tier   1,060 1,060    
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505    
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140  
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Heated steering wheel   175 175    
M Sport Design       4,095  
Wood trim         0
Blind spot warning system         460
Options (change) 130 4,740 4,740 4,900 800
Options (change) 124 4,365 4,365 4,510 735
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,065 $68,435 $70,735 $83,345 $105,895
Total Invoice $52,631 $64,350 $66,490 $78,215 $99,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,817
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimPlatinumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6300hp I6445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$55,065$68,435$70,735$83,345$105,895
Adjustments for Features-6,3800-1,950-2,700-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,685$68,435$68,785$80,645$101,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$12,210$33,260
Total Invoice$52,631$64,350$66,490$78,215$99,225
Adjustments for Features-6,0980-1,833-2,534-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,533$64,350$64,657$75,681$95,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307$11,331$30,940

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimPlatinumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250 $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200   $200
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,260$8,880$10,830$11,580$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0$1,950$2,700$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0980-1,833-2,534-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length198.3 in192.0 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in
Height70.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 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 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft359.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 sDrive35i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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