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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: $49,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,610

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelX1Explorer
TrimxDrive28iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $41,300
Base Invoice $34,065 $39,442
M Sport Design 3,500  
Driving Assistance Package 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium Tier 3,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,595
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
AWD   2,000
Package 301A   2,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   130
M Sport Design 3,220  
Driving Assistance Package 645  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium Tier 2,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Panoramic sunroof 1,060 1,515
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
AWD   1,910
Package 301A   1,900
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 12,550 6,875
Options (change) 11,550 6,543
Destination 995 945
Total Price $49,445 $49,120
Total Invoice $46,610 $46,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year20182016
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$49,445$49,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,445$47,730
Total Invoice$46,610$46,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,610$45,602

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,045$9,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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

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 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 Requested102549%
Total Not Requested107551%
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%
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 support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested89033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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