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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: $56,900

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $19,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,368

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $57,000 $67,700
Base Invoice $50,839 $52,640 $62,485
Cargo cover 130    
Running boards 595 300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Rear Climate Package   900 900
Cold Weather Package   900 1,250
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Wide-view front camera   300  
Heated second row seats   350 350
Lane departure warning   950 950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Around view cameras     900
Cargo cover 124    
Running boards 565 275 275
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Premium Package   1,640 1,640
Rear Climate Package   820 820
Cold Weather Package   820 1,140
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,000
Technology Package   2,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Proximity key   910 910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545
Temporary spare tire   135 135
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Wide-view front camera   275  
Heated second row seats   320 320
Lane departure warning   865 865
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Around view cameras     820
Options (change) 2,720 18,300 15,300
Options (change) 2,584 16,665 13,935
Destination 945 875 875
Total Price $56,900 $76,175 $83,875
Total Invoice $54,368 $70,180 $77,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,891
Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$56,900$76,175$83,875
Adjustments for Features-3,430-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,470$75,960$83,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,915
Total Invoice$54,368$70,180$77,295
Adjustments for Features-3,277-1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,091$69,982$77,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,313

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerX6X6
TrimPlatinumxDrive35ixDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$14,345$11,130$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,277-1980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X6

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in
Length198.3 in192.1 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in
Height70.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft351.2 ft3

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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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested81570%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front 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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested56579%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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