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BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,080 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,140  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,100 1,798
Options (change) 3,735 1,473
Destination 895 645
Total Price $37,495 $30,338
Total Invoice $34,710 $28,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,055
Model Year20132008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,495$30,338
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,960$30,338
Total Invoice$34,710$28,234
Adjustments for Features-1,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,289$28,234

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in99.4 in
Length176.5 in176.6 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height60.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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