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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: $33,457

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,929

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,750
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,930
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cold Weather Package   550
Navigation Business   1,200
Premium Package   3,250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cold Weather Package   505
Navigation Business   1,105
Premium Package   2,990
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 2,737 7,600
Options (change) 2,120 6,995
Destination 725 995
Total Price $33,457 $44,345
Total Invoice $30,929 $41,920

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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: $6,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,955
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
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$33,457$44,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,457$40,075
Total Invoice$30,929$41,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,929$37,884

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,235$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,036

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112017
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

Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40011%
Total Not Requested312589%

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