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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: $32,707

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $27,230 $33,160
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     3,700 3,400
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
iPod integration     400 400
HD radio     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
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     3,365 3,095
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
iPod integration     365 365
HD radio     315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 537 537 7,420 6,220
Options (change) 347 347 6,745 5,655
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $32,707 $35,707 $37,645 $42,895
Total Invoice $30,465 $33,250 $34,800 $39,640

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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: $10,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,104
Model Year2017201720092009
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, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$32,707$35,707$37,645$42,895
Adjustments for Features-5,120-5,3200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,587$30,387$37,645$42,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,000
Total Invoice$30,465$33,250$34,800$39,640
Adjustments for Features-4,769-4,9540-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,696$28,296$34,800$39,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$4,609

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201720092009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
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  
Residual heat  $50$50
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
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$8,750$8,950$3,630$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$5,320$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,769-4,9540-231

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172009
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested238070%
Total Not Requested100030%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested238077%
Total Not Requested70023%

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