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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: $36,910

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,195

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $35,900
Base Invoice $30,836 $34,065
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
M Sport Design   3,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Driving Assistance Package   700
Premium Tier   3,250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   300
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   400
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
M Sport Design   3,220
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   920
Driving Assistance Package   645
Premium Tier   2,990
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   275
Panoramic sunroof   1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Sport suspension (upgrade)   370
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 3,090 12,450
Options (change) 2,534 11,460
Destination 825 995
Total Price $36,910 $49,345
Total Invoice $34,195 $46,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,050
Model Year20142018
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,910$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$44,810
Total Invoice$34,195$46,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,195$42,245

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,085$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,275

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in174.8 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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%
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 controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested142568%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92535%
Total Not Requested174065%

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