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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: $36,559

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,880

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,695 $30,927
Premium Package 3,250  
Technology Package 2,550  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,960  
Technology Package 2,320  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 910  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats 275  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 10,450 2,614
Options (change) 9,510 2,103
Destination 995 850
Total Price $46,245 $36,559
Total Invoice $43,200 $33,880

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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: $6,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,878
Model Year20162015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$46,245$36,559
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,560$36,559
Total Invoice$43,200$33,880
Adjustments for Features-3,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,758$33,880

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162015
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,720$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162015
ModelX1Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length174.8 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height63.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft374.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Text dictation50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested79051%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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