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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: $33,820

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $37,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 800
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
M Sport Design   3,500
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   300
Premium Tier   3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 735
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
M Sport Design   3,220
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   275
Premium Tier   3,035
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Panoramic sunroof   1,060
Options (change) 3,100 11,200
Options (change) 2,392 10,305
Destination 725 995
Total Price $33,820 $49,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,263
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,820$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$42,935

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112021
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 + travel 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
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,035$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112021
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested186570%

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