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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: $47,155

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,590

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $8,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $53,235
Base Invoice $36,335 $50,839
Cold Weather Package 550  
Technology Package 2,350  
Premium Package 2,400  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Technology Package 2,140  
Premium Package 2,185  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Options (change) 6,930 0
Options (change) 6,330 0
Destination 925 945
Total Price $47,155 $54,180
Total Invoice $43,590 $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: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,155$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-11,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,155$42,550
Total Invoice$43,590$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-11,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,590$40,668

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Trim135iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,430$17,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,116

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length172.2 in198.3 in
Width68.8 in78.9 in
Height56.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,439 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%

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