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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $57,000 $67,700
Base Invoice $34,952 $52,640 $62,485
Package 302A 4,305    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Rear Climate Package   900 900
Technology Package   2,200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,100
Around view cameras     900
Package 302A 3,659    
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Premium Package   1,640 1,640
Rear Climate Package   820 820
Technology Package   2,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   910 910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545
Temporary spare tire   135 135
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,000
Around view cameras     820
Options (change) 8,130 11,750 10,800
Options (change) 6,928 10,695 9,830
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $46,490 $69,625 $79,375
Total Invoice $42,705 $64,210 $73,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,214
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$46,490$69,625$79,375
Adjustments for Features0-315-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$69,310$77,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,515
Total Invoice$42,705$64,210$73,190
Adjustments for Features0-291-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$63,919$71,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,842

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,455$10,770$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291-1,429

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length197.1 in192.1 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft351.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
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
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested59051%
Total Not Requested57549%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72558%
Total Not Requested51542%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested49069%
Total Not Requested22531%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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