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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i135is2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400    
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Universal garage door opener       82 82
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185    
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Universal garage door opener       54 54
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Satellite radio       340 340
Navigation system       1,647 1,650
Options (change) 7,000 5,800 5,800 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 6,370 5,280 5,280 2,580 2,308
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $39,125 $46,025 $49,975 $29,798 $31,631
Total Invoice $36,180 $42,540 $46,175 $27,605 $29,412

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,909
Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i135is2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,125$46,025$49,975$29,798$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,325-1,440-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$44,875$48,650$28,358$29,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$9,525$0$1,598
Total Invoice$36,180$42,540$46,175$27,605$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,063-1,224-1,334-1,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,180$41,477$44,951$26,271$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,297$8,771$0$1,584

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForesterForester
Trim128i135i135is2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Cornering lights $50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,670$5,820$5,995$6,110$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,325$1,440$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063-1,224-1,334-1,557

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length172.2 in179.5 in
Width68.8 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,209 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested163039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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