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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: $38,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,957

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $52,500
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $48,480
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Running boards     300
Heated front seats     500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,730
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Running boards     275
Heated front seats     455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545
Options (change) 7,935 6,235 4,400
Options (change) 6,794 5,349 4,005
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $38,780 $39,395 $57,725
Total Invoice $34,957 $35,572 $53,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,024
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$38,780$39,395$57,725
Adjustments for Features00-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,780$39,395$54,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,957$35,572$53,310
Adjustments for Features00-3,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,957$35,572$49,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.5 in
Length193.4 in192.1 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height72.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft351.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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