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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: $48,685

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $40,780
Base Invoice $34,065 $38,027
M Sport Design 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Driving Assistance Package 700  
Premium Tier 3,250  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   135
M Sport Design 3,220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 370  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,060 1,392
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920  
Driving Assistance Package 645  
Premium Tier 2,990  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 12,950 7,010
Options (change) 11,920 6,118
Destination 995 895
Total Price $49,845 $48,685
Total Invoice $46,980 $45,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year20182013
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,845$48,685
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,870$48,685
Total Invoice$46,980$45,040
Adjustments for Features-1,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,119$45,040

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iSport
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,945$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelX1Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length174.8 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height63.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

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 controls100Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested65031%
Total Not Requested145069%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92535%
Total Not Requested174065%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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