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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: $46,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $761

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,800
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,695
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   3,250
Technology Package   2,550
Driver Assistance Package   1,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   2,960
Technology Package   2,320
Driver Assistance Package   1,045
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   910
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,230 11,300
Options (change) 7,116 10,280
Destination 825 995
Total Price $46,910 $47,095
Total Invoice $43,209 $43,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$46,910$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,910$46,945
Total Invoice$43,209$43,970
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,209$43,830

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerX1
TrimLimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,670$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in174.8 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 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 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested190054%
Total Not Requested162546%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested79051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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