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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $113,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $105,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $134,040 $24,330 $26,409
Giga World 2,000    
Satellite radio   453 453
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Giga World 1,840    
Satellite radio   340 340
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 2,000 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 1,840 2,305 2,308
Destination 995 695 695
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,431 $31,631
Total Invoice $133,082 $27,330 $29,412

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,451
Model Year201720092009
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$142,602$29,431$31,631
Adjustments for Features-5,6800-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,922$29,431$31,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$133,082$27,330$29,412
Adjustments for Features-5,3010-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,781$27,330$29,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
Modeli8ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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 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 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$12,315$6,635$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3010-404

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
Modeli8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length184.9 in179.5 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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