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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: $30,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $109,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,722

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $100,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $140,700 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $130,125 $26,586 $28,084
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation system   888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Options (change) 2,000 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 1,820 1,341 1,341
Destination 995 795 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $30,831 $32,431
Total Invoice $129,147 $28,722 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,359
Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$139,902$30,831$32,431
Adjustments for Features-4,4050-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,497$30,831$32,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$129,147$28,722$30,220
Adjustments for Features-4,0660-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,081$28,722$29,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,149

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
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 $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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,640$7,235$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0660-349

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
Modeli8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length184.9 in169.5 in
Width76.5 in70.1 in
Height50.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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