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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

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,930

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelExplorerX1X1X1
TrimLimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $31,200 $33,000 $39,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $29,385 $31,040 $36,650
Navigation system 795      
Cargo cover 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Ultimate Package   6,150 6,150 4,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Navigation system 676      
Cargo cover 115      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Ultimate Package   5,595 5,595 4,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 2,525 7,200 7,200 5,800
Options (change) 2,147 6,550 6,550 5,280
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $40,885 $39,395 $41,195 $45,895
Total Invoice $37,924 $36,930 $38,585 $42,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelExplorerX1X1X1
TrimLimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,885$39,395$41,195$45,895
Adjustments for Features-1,5750-1,950-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$39,395$39,245$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$4,300
Total Invoice$37,924$36,930$38,585$42,925
Adjustments for Features-1,4610-1,826-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,463$36,930$36,759$40,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelExplorerX1X1X1
TrimLimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control  $250 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600   
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$5,045$3,470$5,420$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0$1,950$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4610-1,826-2,198

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in176.5 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested452582%
Total Not Requested101518%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested452582%
Total Not Requested101518%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested91526%

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