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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $26,490 $32,290
Navigation system 1,100     2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200    
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74    
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Navigation system 975     1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130    
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48    
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 8,195 7,895
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 7,450 7,180
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $37,620 $43,620
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $34,765 $40,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,563
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$37,620$43,620
Adjustments for Features-3,380-3,580-3,7800-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,048$27,748$30,548$37,620$42,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$5,050
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$34,765$40,295
Adjustments for Features-3,149-3,337-3,5230-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,202$25,868$28,467$34,765$39,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,265$0$4,652

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,135$7,335$7,535$3,755$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$3,580$3,780$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,149-3,337-3,5230-878

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelForester1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in171.7 in
Width70.7 in68.8 in
Height66.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190056%
Total Not Requested148044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested118038%

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