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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: $39,340

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,190

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,800
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,695
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     2,550
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Temporary spare tire     150
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     2,320
Panoramic sunroof     1,230
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Temporary spare tire     135
Options (change) 9,310 6,820 6,550
Options (change) 8,132 6,017 5,960
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $39,340 $40,000 $42,345
Total Invoice $36,190 $36,980 $39,650

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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: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$39,340$40,000$42,345
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$39,750$39,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,190$36,980$39,650
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,190$36,749$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,490$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in174.8 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 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 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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