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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: $34,264

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $105,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,807

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $97,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $140,700 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $130,125 $29,243 $32,028
Giga World 2,000    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Giga World 1,820    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Options (change) 2,000 2,094 2,094
Options (change) 1,820 1,689 1,689
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $34,264 $37,264
Total Invoice $129,147 $31,807 $34,592

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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: $106,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,138
Model Year201620172017
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$139,902$34,264$37,264
Adjustments for Features0-860-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$33,404$36,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$129,147$31,807$34,592
Adjustments for Features0-798-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$31,009$33,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620172017
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  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
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$8,790$9,650$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-798-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested162559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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