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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: $34,626

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,690 $30,927
Premium Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,320 681
Options (change) 3,020 441
Destination 895 850
Total Price $42,815 $34,626
Total Invoice $39,605 $32,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year20132015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,815$34,626
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,595$34,626
Total Invoice$39,605$32,218
Adjustments for Features-2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,401$32,218

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,105$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length176.5 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height60.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155081%
Total Not Requested37519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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