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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,885 $36,335
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150 2,150
Audiophile Package 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   380 380
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,955 1,955
Audiophile Package 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251   345 345
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 7,330 5,680
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 6,670 5,170
Destination 785 785 895 895
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $39,425 $45,875
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $36,450 $42,400

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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: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,773
Model Year2008200820122012
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)190, 7190, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,680$35,735$39,425$45,875
Adjustments for Features-1,445-1,6950-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$34,040$39,425$45,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$5,600
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$36,450$42,400
Adjustments for Features-1,334-1,5720-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,677$31,563$36,450$41,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$0$5,164

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820122012
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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,940$3,245$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$1,695$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,334-1,5720-786

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,209 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested293074%
Total Not Requested105026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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