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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: $27,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $108,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,682

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $99,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $126,260 $25,001 $26,005
Giga World 2,000    
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Giga World 1,820    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 2,000 87 270
Options (change) 1,820 56 175
Destination 995 625 625
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $27,607 $28,790
Total Invoice $125,282 $25,682 $26,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,594
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$135,702$27,607$28,790
Adjustments for Features-8,470-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,232$26,732$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$125,282$25,682$26,805
Adjustments for Features-7,820-8140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,462$24,868$26,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,937

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520062006
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
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, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$14,240$6,645$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,470$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,820-8140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
Modeli8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length184.9 in176.6 in
Width76.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.757.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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