BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorer
Trim128i135iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $34,952
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 795
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Proximity key 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 676
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Proximity key 455 455  
HD radio 315 315  
Heated front seats 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 9,045 8,745 2,390
Options (change) 8,225 7,955 2,032
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $38,470 $44,470 $40,750
Total Invoice $35,540 $41,070 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,572
Model Year200820082011
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorer
Trim128i135iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,470$44,470$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$43,520$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$35,540$41,070$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-877-3,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,540$40,193$33,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,653$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorer
Trim128i135iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,455$4,405$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-3,841

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length171.7 in197.1 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height56.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested233069%
Total Not Requested105031%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested233076%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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