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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,475

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,295 $33,640
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 350 350
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 320 320
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 6,150 5,450
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 5,595 4,960
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $36,475 $42,675
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $33,765 $39,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,497
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,555$37,170$36,475$42,675
Adjustments for Features-830-8300-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$36,340$36,475$41,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,350
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$33,765$39,475
Adjustments for Features-750-7510-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,268$32,882$33,765$38,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0$4,924

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,000$3,170$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$830$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-7510-786

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorer1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in171.7 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested203059%
Total Not Requested142541%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested113050%
Total Not Requested112550%

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