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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: $36,340

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,767

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $30,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,610
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Ultimate Package     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
RWD     0
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Ultimate Package     5,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
RWD     0
Options (change) 7,235 5,060 7,200
Options (change) 6,242 4,394 6,550
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $36,340 $36,910 $39,025
Total Invoice $33,767 $34,490 $36,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,028
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,340$36,910$39,025
Adjustments for Features00-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,910$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$33,767$34,490$36,085
Adjustments for Features00-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,767$34,490$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,500$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in176.5 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.9 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested270049%
Total Not Requested284051%

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