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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: $46,715

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,160

BMW X1 xDrive35i   
Difference: $9,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerX1
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $38,600
Base Invoice $51,512 $35,690
Cargo cover 130  
Lighting Package   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Ultimate Package   5,000
Cargo cover 124  
Lighting Package   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Ultimate Package   4,550
Options (change) 130 7,220
Options (change) 124 6,575
Destination 995 895
Total Price $55,065 $46,715
Total Invoice $52,631 $43,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerX1
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$55,065$46,715
Adjustments for Features-8,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,160$46,715
Total Invoice$52,631$43,160
Adjustments for Features-8,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,120$43,160

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerX1
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,510$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X1

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in176.5 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.0 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested322591%
Total Not Requested3159%

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