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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: $5,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,295 $33,640
iPod integration 223 223    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
iPod integration 145 145    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,843 2,476 4,550 3,500
Options (change) 2,407 2,135 4,140 3,185
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $29,533 $31,366 $34,875 $40,725
Total Invoice $27,432 $29,239 $32,310 $37,700

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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: $9,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357
Model Year2009200920112011
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, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,533$31,366$34,875$40,725
Adjustments for Features-3,745-3,9800-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,788$27,386$34,875$39,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$4,700
Total Invoice$27,432$29,239$32,310$37,700
Adjustments for Features-3,479-3,7100-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,953$25,529$32,310$36,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,576$0$4,325

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920112011
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  
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
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 external devices  $0$0
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 
Aluminum trim  $100 
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$2,895$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$3,980$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,479-3,7100-1,065

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
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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