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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: $40,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $50,839 $27,230 $33,160
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 0 9,870 8,670
Options (change) 0 8,975 7,885
Destination 945 825 825
Total Price $54,180 $40,095 $45,345
Total Invoice $51,784 $37,030 $41,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year201720092009
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$54,180$40,095$45,345
Adjustments for Features-13,5050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,675$40,095$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000
Total Invoice$51,784$37,030$41,870
Adjustments for Features-12,9080-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,876$37,030$41,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,609

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720092009
ModelExplorer1-Series1-Series
TrimPlatinum128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$17,710$4,205$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,505$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,9080-231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorer1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in171.7 in
Width78.9 in68.8 in
Height70.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,253 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%

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