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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,230 $33,160
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Heated front seats     500 500
iPod integration     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Heated front seats     455 455
iPod integration     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 8,120 7,820
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 7,385 7,115
Destination 815 815 825 825
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $38,345 $44,495
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $35,440 $41,100

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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: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,767
Model Year2009200920092009
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, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,780$39,210$38,345$44,495
Adjustments for Features-1,260-3,0100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,520$36,200$38,345$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$5,200
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$35,440$41,100
Adjustments for Features-1,159-2,7740-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,673$33,361$35,440$40,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0$4,782

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920092009
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,465$6,215$3,205$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$3,010$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-2,7740-878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009
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

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 audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213063%
Total Not Requested125037%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%

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