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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: $32,529

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $33,000
Base Invoice $26,707 $31,040
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo cover 166  
iPod integration 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Ultimate Package   6,150
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo cover 108  
iPod integration 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Ultimate Package   5,595
Options (change) 3,339 7,200
Options (change) 2,591 6,550
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,529 $41,195
Total Invoice $29,993 $38,585

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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: $5,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,759
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,529$41,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,529$38,170
Total Invoice$29,993$38,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,993$35,752

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,070$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length179.5 in176.5 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested205037%
Total Not Requested349063%

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