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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,645

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,190

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerX1
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $38,800
Base Invoice $40,191 $35,875
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120
Heated front seats   500
Ultimate Package   4,750
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
Heated front seats   455
Ultimate Package   4,325
Options (change) 6,025 5,920
Options (change) 5,258 5,390
Destination 895 925
Total Price $50,020 $45,645
Total Invoice $46,344 $42,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,351
Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerX1
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$50,020$45,645
Adjustments for Features-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$45,645
Total Invoice$46,344$42,190
Adjustments for Features-2,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,541$42,190

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerX1
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,370$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in176.5 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.9 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested172555%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested91526%

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