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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: $30,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,500
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,080
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,798 4,100
Options (change) 1,473 3,735
Destination 645 895
Total Price $30,338 $37,495
Total Invoice $28,234 $34,710

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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: $5,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,055
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,338$37,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,338$35,960
Total Invoice$28,234$34,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,234$33,289

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082013
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port $25
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
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,270$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082013
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.3,726 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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