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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: $33,050

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,040 $28,084
Ultimate Package 6,150  
Heated front seats 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Ultimate Package 5,595  
Heated front seats 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 8,100 2,260
Options (change) 7,370 1,789
Destination 995 795
Total Price $42,095 $33,050
Total Invoice $39,405 $30,668

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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: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,341
Model Year20152013
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, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,095$33,050
Adjustments for Features-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,535$33,050
Total Invoice$39,405$30,668
Adjustments for Features-2,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,009$30,668

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
App support$0 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$7,420$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3960

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.0 in
Length176.5 in169.5 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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested262547%
Total Not Requested291553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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