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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: $37,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedSport128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $27,295 $33,640
Navigation system 795   2,100 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,130    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Navigation system 694   1,910 1,910
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Package 401A   3,604    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,390 5,725 7,000 6,300
Options (change) 2,086 4,996 6,370 5,735
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $41,385 $48,295 $37,325 $43,525
Total Invoice $38,509 $44,753 $34,540 $40,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedSport128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$41,385$48,295$37,325$43,525
Adjustments for Features-4,300-7,8500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,085$40,445$37,325$42,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$0$5,350
Total Invoice$38,509$44,753$34,540$40,250
Adjustments for Features-4,001-7,2740-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,508$37,479$34,540$39,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,971$0$4,924

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedSport128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,545$12,095$4,245$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$7,850$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,001-7,2740-786

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelExplorer1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length197.1 in171.7 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested177555%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested238069%
Total Not Requested107531%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested148066%
Total Not Requested77534%

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