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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: $10,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,698

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,800
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,695
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 727  
Temporary spare tire   135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Options (change) 1,153 4,000
Options (change) 957 3,640
Destination 625 995
Total Price $29,673 $39,795
Total Invoice $27,698 $37,330

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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: $5,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,495
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,673$39,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,673$35,385
Total Invoice$27,698$37,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,698$33,193

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20072016
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 
Power liftgate $350
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
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,345$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,137

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20072016
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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