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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: $39,395

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $1,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,930

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X1Explorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $33,000 $39,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,385 $31,040 $36,650 $35,268
Ultimate Package 6,150 6,150 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Navigation system       795
Cargo cover       135
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Ultimate Package 5,595 5,595 4,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Navigation system       676
Cargo cover       115
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 7,200 7,200 5,800 2,525
Options (change) 6,550 6,550 5,280 2,147
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $39,395 $41,195 $45,895 $41,205
Total Invoice $36,930 $38,585 $42,925 $38,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X1Explorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,395$41,195$45,895$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,350-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,395$39,245$43,545$39,605
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$36,930$38,585$42,925$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,826-2,198-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,930$36,759$40,727$36,755
Cost Above Minimum$171$0$3,968$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelX1X1X1Explorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control $250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Wood trim  $300 
Total Value of Features$3,470$5,420$5,820$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,350$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826-2,198-1,485

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,528 lb.4,558 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 sDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested452582%
Total Not Requested101518%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested452582%
Total Not Requested101518%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
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
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested91526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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