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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,679 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $9,726 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $8,859 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 380 | 380 | 380 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 345 | 345 | 345 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,009 | 1,641 | 8,280 | 6,180 | 6,180 |
| Options (change) | 1,617 | 1,341 | 7,535 | 5,625 | 5,625 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $30,679 | $32,311 | $40,405 | $46,405 | $50,355 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $37,345 | $42,885 | $46,520 |
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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: $11,491 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,498 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,679 | $32,311 | $40,405 | $46,405 | $50,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,765 | -1,940 | 0 | -450 | -625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,914 | $30,371 | $40,405 | $45,955 | $49,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $5,550 | $9,325 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $37,345 | $42,885 | $46,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,639 | -1,808 | 0 | -416 | -577 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,847 | $28,300 | $37,345 | $42,469 | $45,943 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,453 | $0 | $5,124 | $8,598 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,035 | $6,210 | $4,270 | $4,720 | $4,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,765 | $1,940 | $0 | $450 | $625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,639 | -1,808 | 0 | -416 | -577 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1630 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 780 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 780 | 37% |
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