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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: $36,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,085

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim128i135iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $31,044 $33,774
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,696  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 6,500 5,800 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 5,915 5,280 3,392 2,418
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $36,825 $43,025 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $34,085 $39,795 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $468
Model Year2011201120102010
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$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,765-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$42,175$36,320$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$0$755
Total Invoice$34,085$39,795$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features0-786-1,634-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,085$39,009$33,617$34,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,924$0$735

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120102010
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$3,330$4,180$5,095$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,765$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-1,634-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
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
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested218063%
Total Not Requested127537%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested128057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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