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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: $6,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
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      
BMW Assist     650 650 650
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    
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      
BMW Assist     590 590 590
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) 537 537 6,200 4,100 4,100
Options (change) 347 347 5,640 3,730 3,730
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Total Price $32,182 $35,182 $38,325 $44,325 $48,275
Total Invoice $29,982 $32,766 $35,450 $40,990 $44,625

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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: $9,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,929
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$32,182$35,182$38,325$44,325$48,275
Adjustments for Features-3,715-3,9150-450-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,467$31,267$38,325$43,875$47,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,550$9,325
Total Invoice$29,982$32,766$35,450$40,990$44,625
Adjustments for Features-3,461-3,6460-416-578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,521$29,120$35,450$40,574$44,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$5,124$8,597

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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   
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$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$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
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   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
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
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,120$7,320$3,405$3,855$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$3,915$0$450$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,461-3,6460-416-578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162013
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested295071%
Total Not Requested123029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested38018%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested38018%

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