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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: $39,395

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $31,200
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $29,385
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Ultimate Package     6,150
Aluminum roof rails     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
RWD     0
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Ultimate Package     5,595
Aluminum roof rails     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
RWD     0
Options (change) 5,300 4,155 7,450
Options (change) 4,584 3,610 6,780
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $39,395 $41,250 $39,645
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,199 $37,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113
Model Year201020102015
ModelExplorerExplorerX1
TrimEddie BauerLimitedsDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,395$41,250$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,395$40,150$38,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,199$37,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,443$37,180$36,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year201020102015
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 window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,295$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested284051%
Total Not Requested270049%

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