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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: $36,593

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $4,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132021
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForester
Trim128i135i135isTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $34,895
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Heated steering wheel 190      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Heated front seats 500   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cold Weather Package   550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Door sill trim plates       53
Universal garage door opener       120
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Heated steering wheel 175      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Heated front seats 455   455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cold Weather Package   500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Door sill trim plates       34
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 8,720 6,480 6,430 648
Options (change) 7,940 5,900 5,855 419
Destination 925 925 925 1,050
Total Price $40,845 $46,705 $50,605 $36,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,554
Model Year2013201320132021
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForester
Trim128i135i135isTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,845$46,705$50,605$36,593
Adjustments for Features0-450-525-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,845$46,255$50,080$29,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,410$9,235$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132021
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesForester
Trim128i135i135isTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
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$3,745$4,195$4,270$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$525$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-485-273

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
Model1-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in105.1 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested323077%
Total Not Requested95023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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