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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,160

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,295 $33,640
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 840 798 2,450 1,400
Options (change) 592 564 2,230 1,275
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $28,160 $29,318 $32,775 $38,625
Total Invoice $26,147 $27,305 $30,400 $35,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,964
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$28,160$29,318$32,775$38,625
Adjustments for Features-2,920-1,8700-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,240$27,448$32,775$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0$4,700
Total Invoice$26,147$27,305$30,400$35,790
Adjustments for Features-2,711-1,7420-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,436$25,563$30,400$34,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,127$0$4,324

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,825$5,775$3,905$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$1,870$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,711-1,7420-1,066

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072011
ModelForester1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in171.7 in
Width68.3 in68.8 in
Height65.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft310.0 ft3

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