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

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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim128i135iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 295  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 251  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 6,500 5,800 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 5,915 5,280 3,953 2,172
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $36,825 $43,025 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $34,085 $39,795 $32,011 $33,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,062
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim128i135iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,825$43,025$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,070-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$42,175$33,610$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$0$805
Total Invoice$34,085$39,795$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features0-786-988-1,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,085$39,009$31,023$31,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,924$0$888

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim128i135iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,495$4,345$4,565$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,070$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-988-1,224

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length171.7 in193.4 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested215562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested125556%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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