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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: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $28,785 $31,569
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 5,450 3,850 537 537
Options (change) 4,960 3,505 347 347
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $35,775 $41,075 $32,182 $35,182
Total Invoice $33,130 $38,020 $29,982 $32,766

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,775$41,075$32,182$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,465-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,775$40,925$28,717$31,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$2,800
Total Invoice$33,130$38,020$29,982$32,766
Adjustments for Features0-139-3,228-3,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,130$37,881$26,754$29,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,751$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,655$3,805$7,120$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,465$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-3,228-3,413

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,297 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested215062%
Total Not Requested130538%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested125055%
Total Not Requested100545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%

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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