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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $59,600 $70,200 $90,300
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $55,010 $64,765 $83,255
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Premium Package     3,500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700 1,700
Running boards     300 300  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Wood trim         0
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Premium Package     3,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545 1,545
Running boards     275 275  
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 6,000 2,500 2,200
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 5,460 2,275 2,000
Destination 815 815 895 895 895
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $66,495 $73,595 $93,395
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,108 $61,365 $67,935 $86,150

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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: $20,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,291
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp I6400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20
Total Price$39,380$41,235$66,495$73,595$93,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-6,200-5,610-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,135$60,295$67,985$85,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$7,690$25,475
Total Invoice$36,352$38,108$61,365$67,935$86,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,017-5,722-5,179-7,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$37,091$55,643$62,756$79,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$0$7,113$23,473

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerX6X6X6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500 $500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $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
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000$1000
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim  $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,545$11,645$11,055$13,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$6,200$5,610$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017-5,722-5,179-7,034

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20102012
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested84040%
Total Not Requested124060%

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