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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: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,065 $29,319 $32,901
Convenience Tier 2,500    
Navigation Business 950    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 550    
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
Convenience Tier 2,300    
Navigation Business 875    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 735    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 505    
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) 6,950 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 6,395 8,129 6,259
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $43,845 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $41,455 $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: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $354
Model Year201820092009
ModelX1ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive28iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 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$43,845$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-3,7500-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$41,455$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-3,5460-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,909$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
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 
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 
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, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,080$6,330$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5460-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25010%
Total Not Requested215090%
Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62559%
Total Not Requested44041%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62587%
Total Not Requested9013%
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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