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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: $32,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,440

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $34,800
Base Invoice $27,992 $32,695
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Technology Package   2,550
Premium Package   3,250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Technology Package   2,320
Premium Package   2,960
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 2,137 8,750
Options (change) 1,673 7,965
Destination 775 995
Total Price $32,807 $44,545
Total Invoice $30,440 $41,655

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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: $6,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,647
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,807$44,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,807$39,660
Total Invoice$30,440$41,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,440$37,087

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
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
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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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
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 height 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,310$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,568

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
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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