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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: $31,964

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,671

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,080 $26,409
Technology Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,250  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,140  
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 6,600 3,074
Options (change) 6,010 2,567
Destination 895 695
Total Price $39,995 $31,964
Total Invoice $36,985 $29,671

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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: $7,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,389
Model Year20132009
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,995$31,964
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$31,964
Total Invoice$36,985$29,671
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,060$29,671

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,470$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.0 in
Length176.5 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height60.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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