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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: $46,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,085

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelExplorerX6X6X6
TrimLimitedsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $62,700 $65,000 $77,450
Base Invoice $35,268 $58,990 $61,130 $72,710
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200  
Cargo cover 135      
Parking Assistance Package   700 700  
Premium Tier   1,150 1,150  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,200 1,200  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
M Sport Design       4,450
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,025 2,025  
Cargo cover 115      
Parking Assistance Package   645 645  
Premium Tier   1,060 1,060  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,105 1,105  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
M Sport Design       4,095
Options (change) 8,225 7,650 7,650 4,600
Options (change) 6,992 7,045 7,045 4,235
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $46,905 $71,345 $73,645 $83,045
Total Invoice $43,085 $67,030 $69,170 $77,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,029
Model Year2012201820182018
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$46,905$71,345$73,645$83,045
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,925-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,905$70,370$70,720$81,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$11,000
Total Invoice$43,085$67,030$69,170$77,940
Adjustments for Features0-916-2,747-1,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,085$66,114$66,423$76,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309$10,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year2012201820182018
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 
Cruise control   $150
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 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
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
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 capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
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   
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
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$9,620$10,595$12,545$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,925$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-2,747-1,572

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,558 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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested312575%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 sDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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