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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: $31,425

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $15,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelForesterX1
TrimPremiumxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $35,900
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Cargo cover 172  
Power liftgate 450  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Driving Assistance Package   700
M Sport Design   3,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Premium Tier   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Cargo cover 111  
Power liftgate 413  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Driving Assistance Package   645
M Sport Design   3,220
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   920
Premium Tier   2,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Panoramic sunroof   1,060
Options (change) 3,020 10,300
Options (change) 2,390 9,480
Destination 1,010 995
Total Price $31,425 $47,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,317
Model Year20202018
ModelForesterX1
TrimPremiumxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,425$47,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$41,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterX1
TrimPremiumxDrive28i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$11,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,823

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X1

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in174.8 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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%
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%
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 controls100No
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
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 key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested32515%
Total Not Requested177585%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested246592%

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