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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: $32,049

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $34,800
Base Invoice $26,707 $32,695
Navigation system 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
Navigation Business   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Navigation system 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
Navigation Business   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Options (change) 2,859 5,200
Options (change) 2,233 4,730
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,049 $40,995
Total Invoice $29,635 $38,420

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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: $6,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,152
Model Year20102016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,049$40,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,049$38,185
Total Invoice$29,635$38,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,635$35,787

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102016
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,633

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in174.8 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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