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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $27,895
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
M Sport Design 3,500  
Heated front seats 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
M Sport Design 3,220  
Heated front seats 505  
Panoramic sunroof 1,060  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 7,350 1,423
Options (change) 6,765 1,133
Destination 995 625
Total Price $45,745 $29,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,949
Model Year20212006
ModelX1Forester
TrimxDrive28i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$45,745$29,943
Adjustments for Features-6,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$29,943

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
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
BMW X1 xDrive28i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested175083%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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