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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $56,500 $67,200 $88,900 $89,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $52,160 $62,005 $81,970 $82,060
Convenience Package 995          
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,900      
Sunroof 850 850        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Third-row seat 875          
Premium Package     1,800 1,800    
Rear Climate Package     900 900    
Temporary spare tire     150 150   150
Heated front seats     500 500    
Running boards     300 300    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Wood trim           0
Convenience Package 846          
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,730      
Sunroof 723 723        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Third-row seat 744          
Premium Package     1,640 1,640    
Rear Climate Package     820 820    
Temporary spare tire     135 135   135
Heated front seats     455 455    
Running boards     275 275    
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,520 4,140 7,600 5,700 2,050 2,200
Options (change) 5,543 3,520 6,920 5,190 1,865 2,000
Destination 815 815 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,550 0
Total Price $38,950 $40,505 $64,975 $73,775 $90,275 $92,075
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,236 $59,955 $68,070 $83,160 $84,935

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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: $21,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,650
Model Year200920092010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6400hp V8400hp V8 H555hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6T6B7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$38,950$40,505$64,975$73,775$90,275$92,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,015-5,915-9,065-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$39,405$59,960$67,860$81,210$85,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$7,900$21,250$25,725
Total Invoice$35,677$37,236$59,955$68,070$83,160$84,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-4,628-5,458-8,351-5,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$36,225$55,327$62,612$74,809$79,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$7,285$19,482$23,714

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year200920092010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 $1100
7-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic    $2000 
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power door closers    $300 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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-folding third row seats $1000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,430$6,530$10,445$11,345$14,495$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,015$5,915$9,065$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-4,628-5,458-8,351-5,894

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20092010
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.4,895 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested79069%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested64065%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

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