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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: $33,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,045

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,000
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,040
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Ultimate Package   6,150
Xenon HID headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Ultimate Package   5,595
Xenon HID headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,860 8,100
Options (change) 2,236 7,370
Destination 725 995
Total Price $33,580 $42,095
Total Invoice $31,045 $39,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,800
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
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$33,580$42,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,580$39,360
Total Invoice$31,045$39,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,045$36,845

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $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
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,810$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112015
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested250045%
Total Not Requested304055%

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