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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: $34,328

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,990

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim128i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,885 $30,836
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
App support 250  
BMW Assist 650  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
App support 230  
BMW Assist 590  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Options (change) 7,850 508
Options (change) 7,145 329
Destination 895 825
Total Price $39,945 $34,328
Total Invoice $36,925 $31,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,327
Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim128i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,945$34,328
Adjustments for Features0-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$30,688
Total Invoice$36,925$31,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,925$28,598

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim128i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,392

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in180.9 in
Width68.8 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,624 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested270068%
Total Not Requested128032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

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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