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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: $46,295

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $4,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelX1X1ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,750 $35,750 $45,255 $52,730
Luxury and Premium Packages 4,800 4,800    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Driver Assistance Package 1,150 1,150    
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000 1,000    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Package 301A     2,240  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Cargo cover     130 130
Luxury and Premium Packages 4,415 4,415    
Technology Package 2,345 2,345    
Driver Assistance Package 1,060 1,060    
Driver Assistance Plus Package 645 645    
Cold Weather Package 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920 920    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Package 301A     2,127  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Cargo cover     124 124
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 4,065 130
Options (change) 10,630 10,630 3,861 124
Destination 995 995 1,245 1,245
Total Price $46,295 $48,295 $50,565 $54,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,439
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelX1X1ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4228hp I4300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A10T10
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7205, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$46,295$48,295$50,565$54,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,590-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$46,595$48,975$49,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$675

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720212021
ModelX1X1ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
10-speed automatic  $1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$8,330$8,220$11,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,590$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,604-161-113

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
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 Weight3,544 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 sDrive28i

Luxury and Premium Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Total Requested432592%
Total Not Requested4008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Text dictation50No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Luxury and Premium Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Total Requested432592%
Total Not Requested4008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Text dictation50No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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