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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,618

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerX1
TrimXLTxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $35,750
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,930
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
AWD 2,320  
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
AWD 2,112  
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 4,300 850
Options (change) 3,873 785
Destination 815 995
Total Price $34,395 $37,595
Total Invoice $32,092 $35,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $806
Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerX1
TrimXLTxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionA6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$34,395$37,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$34,635
Total Invoice$32,092$35,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$32,898

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerX1
TrimXLTxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
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, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,395$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested17529%
Total Not Requested42571%

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