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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: $36,200

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $4,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterX1X1X1
TrimTouringsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,595 $31,200 $33,000 $39,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Xenon HID headlights   900 900  
Cold Weather Package   700 700 550
Ultimate Package   6,150 6,150 4,750
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Xenon HID headlights   820 820  
Cold Weather Package   635 635 500
Ultimate Package   5,595 5,595 4,325
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 595 8,550 8,550 6,100
Options (change) 385 7,780 7,780 5,555
Destination 1,010 995 995 995
Total Price $36,200 $40,745 $42,545 $46,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,747
Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterX1X1X1
TrimTouringsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,200$40,745$42,545$46,195
Adjustments for Features-3,9550-1,950-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$40,745$40,595$44,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,950

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterX1X1X1
TrimTouringsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access$10   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250 $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$9,050$5,095$7,045$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0$1,950$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1520-1,825-1,543

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20202015
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in176.5 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height67.5 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested322558%
Total Not Requested231542%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested322558%
Total Not Requested231542%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested81523%

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