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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: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $27,295 $33,640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 537 537 5,450 3,850
Options (change) 347 347 4,960 3,505
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $32,182 $35,182 $35,775 $41,075
Total Invoice $29,982 $32,766 $33,130 $38,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$32,182$35,182$35,775$41,075
Adjustments for Features-3,465-3,6650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,717$31,517$35,775$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,150
Total Invoice$29,982$32,766$33,130$38,020
Adjustments for Features-3,228-3,4130-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,754$29,353$33,130$37,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$4,751

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$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$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
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$7,120$7,320$3,655$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$3,665$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,228-3,4130-139

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162011
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested215062%
Total Not Requested130538%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested125055%
Total Not Requested100545%

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