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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: $33,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,864

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,080 $28,084
Lighting Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system   1,600
Lighting Package 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 8,750 2,582
Options (change) 7,965 2,055
Destination 895 725
Total Price $42,145 $33,302
Total Invoice $38,940 $30,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,635
Model Year20132011
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
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$42,145$33,302
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$33,302
Total Invoice$38,940$30,864
Adjustments for Features-1,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,499$30,864

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,620$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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