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BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,715

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $58,250
Ultimate Package 5,000  
Lighting Package 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover   130
Ultimate Package 4,550  
Lighting Package 410  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 7,220 130
Options (change) 6,575 124
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $46,715 $59,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,005
Model Year20132020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$46,715$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-9,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$50,320

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,605$14,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in119.1 in
Length176.5 in198.8 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height60.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested322591%
Total Not Requested3159%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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