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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
M Sport Design   3,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
M Sport Design   3,220
Panoramic sunroof   1,060
Options (change) 1,423 7,350
Options (change) 1,133 6,765
Destination 625 995
Total Price $29,943 $45,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,954
Model Year20062020
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$29,943$45,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$39,060

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20062020
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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$4,995$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20062020
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in174.8 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested175083%

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