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BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,339

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $102,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,955

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $94,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $126,260 $28,144 $30,927
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Options (change) 2,000 2,394 2,394
Options (change) 1,820 1,961 1,961
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $33,339 $36,339
Total Invoice $125,282 $30,955 $33,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,914
Model Year201520152015
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$135,702$33,339$36,339
Adjustments for Features-1,5300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,172$33,339$36,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$125,282$30,955$33,738
Adjustments for Features-1,4130-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,869$30,955$33,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,790$9,260$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4130-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
Modeli8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.9 in180.9 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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