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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: $34,626

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,927 $35,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Premium Package   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Premium Package   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 681 3,320
Options (change) 441 3,020
Destination 850 895
Total Price $34,626 $42,815
Total Invoice $32,218 $39,605

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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: $7,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,626$42,815
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,626$42,595
Total Invoice$32,218$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,218$39,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-204

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in176.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft347.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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