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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: $35,326

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForesterX1
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $39,100
Base Invoice $31,569 $36,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Ultimate Package   4,750
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  
Ultimate Package   4,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 681 5,920
Options (change) 441 5,390
Destination 850 995
Total Price $35,326 $46,015
Total Invoice $32,860 $43,035

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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: $9,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,679
Model Year20162015
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$35,326$46,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,326$44,415
Total Invoice$32,860$43,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,860$41,539

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20162015
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$5,895$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20162015
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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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested179051%

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