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BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $24,355 $26,707
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration 400 400 223 223
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Premium Package   3,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
iPod integration 365 365 145 145
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,501 1,501
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Premium Package   3,095    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 5,595 7,545 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 5,090 6,865 2,434 2,159
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $35,020 $43,270 $29,798 $31,931
Total Invoice $32,405 $39,980 $27,484 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,804
Model Year2008200820102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,020$43,270$29,798$31,931
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-4,210-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,020$39,840$25,588$27,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,820$0$1,898
Total Invoice$32,405$39,980$27,484$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-3,169-3,883-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,405$36,811$23,601$25,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,406$0$1,845

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,800$6,230$7,010$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$4,210$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,169-3,883-4,115

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length171.7 in179.5 in
Width68.8 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested133043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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