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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: $32,772

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,487

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,080
Navigation system 1,000  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Technology Package   2,500
Lighting Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 888  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Technology Package   2,275
Lighting Package   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,982 8,750
Options (change) 1,608 7,965
Destination 795 895
Total Price $32,772 $42,145
Total Invoice $30,487 $38,940

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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: $7,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,173
Model Year20132013
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)?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,772$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,772$40,760
Total Invoice$30,487$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,487$37,660

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20132013
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 
Remote app $25
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 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,060$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length169.5 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
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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