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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: $40,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,065 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation Business 950    
M Sport Design 3,500    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 255 255
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Navigation Business 875    
M Sport Design 3,220    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 217 217
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 505    
Panoramic sunroof 1,060    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,100 9,215 7,515
Options (change) 8,375 7,971 6,526
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $45,995 $40,060 $40,675
Total Invoice $43,435 $36,134 $36,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year201820062006
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,995$40,060$40,675
Adjustments for Features-4,25500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,740$40,060$40,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$43,435$36,134$36,749
Adjustments for Features-4,01800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,417$36,134$36,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,205$5,950$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,01800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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

Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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