BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim128i135iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 255 255
Heated front seats 500 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 217 217
Heated front seats 455 455    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 6,980 5,330 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 6,350 4,850 4,855 3,410
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $39,075 $45,525 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $36,130 $42,080 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year2012201220062006
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, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$39,075$45,525$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,205-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$44,675$35,350$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$615
Total Invoice$36,130$42,080$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features0-786-1,088-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,130$41,294$31,930$32,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,164$0$613

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
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 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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
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   
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,645$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,205$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-1,088-1,090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length172.2 in193.4 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested293074%
Total Not Requested105026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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