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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: $46,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX6
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $55,500
Base Invoice $35,268 $51,240
AWD 2,000  
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Rear Climate Package   900
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   2,000
Temporary spare tire   150
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
AWD 1,820  
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Rear Climate Package   820
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   1,820
Temporary spare tire   135
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 7,975 9,395
Options (change) 6,900 8,540
Destination 825 825
Total Price $46,655 $65,720
Total Invoice $42,993 $60,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,626
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX6
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$46,655$65,720
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$65,720
Total Invoice$42,993$60,605
Adjustments for Features-1,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,979$60,605

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX6
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,655$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,894 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 in40.0 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

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%
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
Power liftgate350Yes
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
Total Requested94063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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