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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: $45,645

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,190

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,800 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,875 $40,191
Ultimate Package 4,750  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 401A   4,300
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Ultimate Package 4,325  
Heated front seats 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Package 401A   3,752
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,920 6,025
Options (change) 5,390 5,258
Destination 925 895
Total Price $45,645 $50,020
Total Invoice $42,190 $46,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,351
Model Year20142015
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,645$50,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$46,995
Total Invoice$42,190$46,344
Adjustments for Features0-2,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,190$43,541

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,345$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,803

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length176.5 in197.1 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height60.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Compass0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested91526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested172555%

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