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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: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
Model1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   1,750    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   1,595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,900 3,150 927 1,068
Options (change) 3,550 2,870 648 739
Destination 895 895 625 625
Total Price $35,995 $43,345 $28,247 $29,588
Total Invoice $33,330 $40,100 $26,203 $27,480

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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: $10,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,928
Model Year2012201220072007
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, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$35,995$43,345$28,247$29,588
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-3,020-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$40,465$25,227$27,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$0$2,241
Total Invoice$33,330$40,100$26,203$27,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,664-2,801-1,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,330$37,436$23,402$25,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,106$0$2,109

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220072007
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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
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  
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  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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, 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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,925$6,805$6,945$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$3,020$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,664-2,801-1,969

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length172.2 in176.6 in
Width68.8 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,209 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested43027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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