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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: $39,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,441

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,065
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Business     950
Convenience Tier     2,500
Temporary spare tire     150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   735
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Business     875
Convenience Tier     2,300
Temporary spare tire     140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Heated front seats     505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 9,605 6,820 6,950
Options (change) 8,383 6,017 6,395
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $39,635 $40,000 $43,845
Total Invoice $36,441 $36,980 $41,455

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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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,454
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$39,635$40,000$43,845
Adjustments for Features00-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,635$40,000$40,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,441$36,980$41,455
Adjustments for Features00-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,441$36,980$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year200820082018
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,115$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082018
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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested215090%

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