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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: $47,195

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $58,250
Luxury and Premium Packages 4,800  
Technology Package 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 1,150  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover   130
Luxury and Premium Packages 4,370  
Technology Package 2,320  
Driver Assistance Package 1,045  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,400 130
Options (change) 10,370 124
Destination 995 1,245
Total Price $47,195 $59,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,793
Model Year20162020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$47,195$59,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,195$55,170

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162020
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162020
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in119.1 in
Length174.8 in198.8 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height63.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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
27.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Luxury and Premium Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested432592%
Total Not Requested4008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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