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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: $37,600

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $35,875 $33,675
Ultimate Package 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Universal garage door opener   120
Ultimate Package 4,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 6,170 595
Options (change) 5,620 385
Destination 925 915
Total Price $45,895 $37,600
Total Invoice $42,420 $34,975

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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: $10,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,729
Model Year20142018
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,895$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,895$35,145
Total Invoice$42,420$34,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,420$32,691

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,770$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,284

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested81523%

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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