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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: $35,707

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,250

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim128i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,885 $32,028
BMW Assist 650  
Premium Package 3,400  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
BMW Assist 590  
Premium Package 3,095  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 7,290 537
Options (change) 6,640 347
Destination 895 875
Total Price $39,385 $35,707
Total Invoice $36,420 $33,250

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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: $8,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,728
Model Year20122017
Model1-SeriesForester
Trim128i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,385$35,707
Adjustments for Features0-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,385$30,812
Total Invoice$36,420$33,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,420$28,692

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$3,705$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,558

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested298075%
Total Not Requested100025%

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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