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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: $47,595

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,905

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $42,090
Base Invoice $34,065 $40,196
Convenience Tier 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium Tier 3,250  
Driving Assistance Package 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 301A   2,240
AWD   2,150
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo cover   130
Convenience Tier 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium Tier 2,990  
Driving Assistance Package 645  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Package 301A   2,127
AWD   2,054
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,700 6,215
Options (change) 9,845 5,915
Destination 995 995
Total Price $47,595 $49,300
Total Invoice $44,905 $47,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $166
Model Year20182018
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,595$49,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$47,170
Total Invoice$44,905$47,106
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,905$45,071

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,055$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length174.8 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height63.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested212589%
Total Not Requested27511%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested86532%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
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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