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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: $48,565

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,781

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,044

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimLimitedxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $59,600 $70,200
Base Invoice $35,622 $55,010 $64,765
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Cargo cover 130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Cold Weather Package   750 750
Premium Package   3,500 2,100
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700
Lane departure warning   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,100
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Cargo cover 114    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Cold Weather Package   685 685
Premium Package   3,185 1,910
Temporary spare tire   135 135
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545
Lane departure warning   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,000
Options (change) 9,470 9,800 9,500
Options (change) 8,264 8,920 8,645
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $48,565 $70,295 $80,595
Total Invoice $44,781 $64,825 $74,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,376
Model Year201520122012
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$48,565$70,295$80,595
Adjustments for Features-3600-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,205$70,295$79,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$44,781$64,825$74,305
Adjustments for Features-3320-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,449$64,825$73,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,420

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year201520122012
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
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
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
Ski sack $50$50
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $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$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$10,955$10,595$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111554%
Total Not Requested96546%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested39029%
Total Not Requested95071%

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