BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $45,795

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,330

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,290 $50,839
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 3,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 10,070 0
Options (change) 9,215 0
Destination 825 945
Total Price $45,795 $54,180
Total Invoice $42,330 $51,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year20082017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,795$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,795$41,860
Total Invoice$42,330$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-11,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,330$40,009

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$17,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,775

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length171.7 in198.3 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height56.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.081.7 ft3

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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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%

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