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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: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 363 363
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   1,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Rear spoiler     368  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 888 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 272 272
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   1,775    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 5,280 5,280 1,617 1,341
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $36,125 $43,025 $30,679 $32,311
Total Invoice $33,450 $39,795 $28,486 $30,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,975
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,125$43,025$30,679$32,311
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-4,320-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$40,320$26,359$27,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$0$1,457
Total Invoice$33,450$39,795$28,486$30,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,502-4,011-4,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,450$37,293$24,475$25,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,843$0$1,444

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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 app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$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$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
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$2,640$5,345$6,960$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$4,320$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502-4,011-4,189

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
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 Requested87539%
Total Not Requested138061%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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