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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: $26,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerX6X6X6
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $62,500 $64,800 $77,450
Base Invoice $34,952 $58,805 $60,945 $72,710
Package 302A 4,305      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,200 2,200 2,200
Cargo cover 135      
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400  
Premium Package   1,550 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500
Cold Weather Package       550
Package 302A 3,659      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 2,025 2,025 2,025
Cargo cover 115      
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565 1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium Package   1,425 1,425  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Semi-automated parking system   460 460 460
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460
Cold Weather Package       505
Options (change) 8,130 9,400 9,400 6,800
Options (change) 6,928 8,655 8,655 6,260
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $46,490 $72,895 $75,195 $85,245
Total Invoice $42,705 $68,455 $70,595 $79,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,506
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerX6X6X6
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$46,490$72,895$75,195$85,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,275-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$71,570$71,920$80,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$9,225
Total Invoice$42,705$68,455$70,595$79,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,244-3,075-4,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$67,211$67,520$75,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309$8,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerX6X6X6
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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   
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,220$9,545$11,495$12,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,275$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244-3,075-4,174

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length197.1 in192.0 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 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 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft359.7 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 system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested342586%
Total Not Requested55014%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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