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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: $29,893

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,900

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,695 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 4,000 1,353
Options (change) 3,640 1,139
Destination 995 645
Total Price $39,795 $29,893
Total Invoice $37,330 $27,900

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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: $6,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,786
Model Year20162008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,795$29,893
Adjustments for Features-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$29,893
Total Invoice$37,330$27,900
Adjustments for Features-3,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,686$27,900

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,455$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length174.8 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height63.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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