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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: $31,329

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $26,490 $32,290
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 350 350
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Rear spoiler 368      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Premium Package       3,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 320 320
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Rear spoiler 276      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Premium Package       3,095
Options (change) 2,609 2,241 7,095 8,245
Options (change) 2,064 1,788 6,455 7,500
Destination 725 725 825 825
Total Price $31,329 $32,961 $36,520 $43,970
Total Invoice $28,975 $30,597 $33,770 $40,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,689
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring128i135i
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$31,329$32,961$36,520$43,970
Adjustments for Features-4,210-4,3850-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,119$28,576$36,520$41,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$4,720
Total Invoice$28,975$30,597$33,770$40,615
Adjustments for Features-3,894-4,0710-2,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,081$26,526$33,770$38,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$4,323

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring128i135i
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,910$7,085$2,700$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$4,385$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,894-4,0710-2,522

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112008
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
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested133043%

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