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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,595

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,905

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $35,900
Base Invoice $40,196 $34,065
AWD 2,150  
Package 301A 2,240  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
Convenience Tier   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Premium Tier   3,250
Driving Assistance Package   700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Apple CarPlay support   300
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
AWD 2,054  
Package 301A 2,127  
Cargo cover 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.5L V6 0  
Convenience Tier   2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Premium Tier   2,990
Driving Assistance Package   645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   920
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Apple CarPlay support   275
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 6,215 10,700
Options (change) 5,915 9,845
Destination 995 995
Total Price $49,300 $47,595
Total Invoice $47,106 $44,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $166
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$49,300$47,595
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,170$47,595
Total Invoice$47,106$44,905
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,071$44,905

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,185$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in174.8 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.0 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 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested212589%
Total Not Requested27511%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested86532%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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