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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: $29,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,230 $33,160
iPod integration 223 223 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
iPod integration 145 145 365 365
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 2,843 2,476 5,520 5,520
Options (change) 2,407 2,135 5,020 5,020
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $29,533 $31,366 $35,745 $42,195
Total Invoice $27,432 $29,239 $33,075 $39,005

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,214
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,533$31,366$35,745$42,195
Adjustments for Features-3,845-4,0800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,688$27,286$35,745$40,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$5,200
Total Invoice$27,432$29,239$33,075$39,005
Adjustments for Features-3,571-3,8030-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,861$25,436$33,075$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,875$2,795$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$4,080$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,571-3,8030-1,155

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelForester1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in171.7 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height65.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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