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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: $10,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $35,750
Base Invoice $26,707 $33,930
Navigation system 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Cold Weather Package   550
Navigation Business   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Navigation system 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Cold Weather Package   505
Navigation Business   1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Panoramic sunroof   1,240
Options (change) 2,859 5,400
Options (change) 2,233 4,970
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,049 $42,145
Total Invoice $29,635 $39,895

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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: $7,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,505
Model Year20102017
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,049$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,049$39,235
Total Invoice$29,635$39,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,635$37,140

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,755

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20102017
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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