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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $21,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $19,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerX6
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $52,500
Base Invoice $27,404 $48,480
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Premium Package   1,850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Premium Package   1,685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,300 2,445
Options (change) 3,873 2,225
Destination 815 825
Total Price $34,395 $55,770
Total Invoice $32,092 $51,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,709
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerX6
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-19
Total Price$34,395$55,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$49,570
Total Invoice$32,092$51,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$45,801

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerX6
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,695$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,729

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Cargo net40No
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested89078%

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