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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: $47,195

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,060

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $34,800
Base Invoice $39,442 $32,695
Package 301A 2,000  
AWD 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   2,550
Driver Assistance Package   1,150
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Luxury and Premium Packages   4,800
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Package 301A 1,900  
AWD 1,910  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
Cargo cover 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Technology Package   2,320
Driver Assistance Package   1,045
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   910
Luxury and Premium Packages   4,370
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,875 11,400
Options (change) 6,543 10,370
Destination 945 995
Total Price $49,120 $47,195
Total Invoice $46,930 $44,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$49,120$47,195
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,380$47,195
Total Invoice$46,930$44,060
Adjustments for Features-1,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,268$44,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,260$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in174.8 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.0 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 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested79051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Luxury and Premium Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested402585%
Total Not Requested70015%

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