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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,695 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 2,550    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 2,320    
Temporary spare tire 135    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455    
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,550 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 5,960 8,129 6,259
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $42,345 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $39,650 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year201620092009
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,345$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$39,650$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-1,9800-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,670$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,805$6,690$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9800-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length174.8 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height63.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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
27.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested77550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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