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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $60,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $56,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $93,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $86,570
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700
CD changer, remote     600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Temporary spare tire     135
Wood trim     0
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545
CD changer, remote     545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 6,820 4,225 2,800
Options (change) 5,798 3,592 2,545
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $36,850 $37,405 $97,625
Total Invoice $33,856 $34,555 $90,040

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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: $51,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,473
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6555hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/40-20
Total Price$36,850$37,405$97,625
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,850$37,155$88,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$33,856$34,555$90,040
Adjustments for Features0-231-8,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,856$34,324$81,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerX6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Around view cameras  $500
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,815$15,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-8,711

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,441 lb.4,785 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 in40.4 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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