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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: $27,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $62,500 $64,800 $77,450 $104,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $58,805 $60,945 $72,710 $97,495
Convenience Package 995          
Navigation system 2,505 1,995        
Sunroof 850 850        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Third-row seat 875          
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700    
Running boards     400 400 400  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 1,700
Wood trim           0
Convenience Package 846          
Navigation system 2,129 1,696        
Sunroof 723 723        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Third-row seat 744          
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645    
Running boards     370 370 370  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025 2,025 1,565
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,520 4,140 3,450 3,450 2,750 1,700
Options (change) 5,543 3,520 3,180 3,180 2,535 1,565
Destination 815 815 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,950 $40,505 $66,945 $69,245 $81,195 $106,795
Total Invoice $35,677 $37,236 $62,980 $65,120 $76,240 $100,055

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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: $24,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,137
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6300hp I6300hp I6567hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
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)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$38,950$40,505$66,945$69,245$81,195$106,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,365-5,315-7,390-10,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$39,405$63,580$63,930$73,805$96,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$350$10,225$32,725
Total Invoice$35,677$37,236$62,980$65,120$76,240$100,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-3,166-4,998-6,939-9,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$36,225$59,814$60,122$69,301$90,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$308$9,487$30,413

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
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 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $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
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300    
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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
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
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250 
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
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    
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$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    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
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$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,315$8,580$10,530$12,605$15,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,365$5,315$7,390$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-3,166-4,998-6,939-9,828

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.5 in
Length193.4 in192.0 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height72.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.4 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 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft359.7 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested77579%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 sDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 M

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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