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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: $8,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Navigation system 1,100          
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      
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
Navigation system 975          
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      
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
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 7,000 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 6,370 5,280 5,280
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $39,125 $46,025 $49,975
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $36,180 $42,540 $46,175

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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: $11,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,848
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$39,125$46,025$49,975
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,440-3,6400-1,150-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,188$27,888$30,688$39,125$44,875$48,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$5,750$9,525
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$36,180$42,540$46,175
Adjustments for Features-3,019-3,207-3,3920-1,063-1,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,332$25,998$28,598$36,180$41,477$44,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,266$0$5,297$8,771

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelForesterForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
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$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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
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$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,085$7,285$7,485$3,845$4,995$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,440$3,640$0$1,150$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,019-3,207-3,3920-1,063-1,224

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelForester1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in172.2 in
Width70.7 in68.8 in
Height66.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,209 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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested270065%
Total Not Requested148035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested63030%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested63030%

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