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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,588

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $39,100
Base Invoice $26,005 $36,650
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Aluminum roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 728  
Aluminum roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 1,153 2,750
Options (change) 958 2,505
Destination 625 995
Total Price $29,673 $42,845
Total Invoice $27,588 $40,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,015
Model Year20062015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$29,673$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,673$39,060
Total Invoice$27,588$40,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$36,603

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,345$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,547

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.7 in
Length176.6 in176.5 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft347.7 ft3

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