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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: $29,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,647 1,650
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 4,550 3,500 2,843 2,476
Options (change) 4,140 3,185 2,407 2,135
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $34,875 $40,725 $29,533 $31,366
Total Invoice $32,310 $37,700 $27,432 $29,239

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357
Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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)180, 8180, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,875$40,725$29,533$31,366
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,745-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$39,575$25,788$27,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$1,598
Total Invoice$32,310$37,700$27,432$29,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-3,479-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,310$36,635$23,953$25,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0$1,576

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,045$6,640$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,745$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,065-3,479-3,710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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