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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: $34,482

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,124

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim135i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,290 $30,927
Premium Package 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Premium Package 3,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 7,025 537
Options (change) 6,445 347
Destination 825 850
Total Price $42,750 $34,482
Total Invoice $39,560 $32,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,677
Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim135i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,750$34,482
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$32,077
Total Invoice$39,560$32,124
Adjustments for Features0-2,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,560$29,883

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim135i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,241

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length171.7 in180.9 in
Width68.8 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.074.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested118038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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