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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: $32,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,440

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,695 $27,992
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats 300  
Premium Package 3,250  
Technology Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats 275  
Premium Package 2,960  
Technology Package 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 8,750 2,137
Options (change) 7,965 1,673
Destination 995 775
Total Price $44,545 $32,807
Total Invoice $41,655 $30,440

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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: $6,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,647
Model Year20162012
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,545$32,807
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,660$32,807
Total Invoice$41,655$30,440
Adjustments for Features-4,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,087$30,440

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,195$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length174.8 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height63.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40011%
Total Not Requested312589%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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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