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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 2,450 1,400 840 798
Options (change) 2,230 1,275 592 564
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $32,775 $38,625 $28,180 $29,338
Total Invoice $30,400 $35,790 $26,167 $27,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,935
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,775$38,625$28,180$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,910-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$37,475$25,270$27,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$2,048
Total Invoice$30,400$35,790$26,167$27,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,066-2,702-1,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,400$34,724$23,465$25,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$0$1,979

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,430$7,190$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,910$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066-2,702-1,881

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length171.7 in176.6 in
Width68.8 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.057.7 ft3

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