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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: $41,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $13,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,970 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $50,587 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Heated front seats   500   500
Heated steering wheel   190    
Wood trim   500    
Cold Weather Package     550  
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Heated front seats   455   455
Heated steering wheel   175    
Wood trim   455    
Cold Weather Package     500  
Options (change) 0 9,220 6,480 6,430
Options (change) 0 8,395 5,900 5,855
Destination 945 925 925 925
Total Price $53,915 $41,345 $46,705 $50,605
Total Invoice $51,532 $38,205 $43,160 $46,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$53,915$41,345$46,705$50,605
Adjustments for Features-12,9650-250-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$41,345$46,455$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,110$8,935
Total Invoice$51,532$38,205$43,160$46,750
Adjustments for Features-12,3920-231-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,140$38,205$42,929$46,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,724$8,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201320132013
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$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   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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   
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$17,610$4,645$4,895$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,965$0$250$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,3920-231-300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorer1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in172.2 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%

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