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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForester1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Heated steering wheel     190    
Heated front seats     500   500
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380 380
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cold Weather Package       550  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Heated steering wheel     175    
Heated front seats     455   455
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345 345
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Cold Weather Package       500  
Options (change) 648 648 8,720 6,480 6,430
Options (change) 419 419 7,940 5,900 5,855
Destination 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $40,845 $46,705 $50,605
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $37,750 $43,160 $46,750

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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: $12,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,763
Model Year20182018201320132013
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$34,653$37,653$40,845$46,705$50,605
Adjustments for Features-6,705-7,0050-450-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,948$30,648$40,845$46,255$50,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$5,410$9,235
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$37,750$43,160$46,750
Adjustments for Features-6,234-6,5130-416-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,987$28,496$37,750$42,744$46,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$4,994$8,515

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182018201320132013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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
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$10,450$10,750$3,745$4,195$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$7,005$0$450$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,234-6,5130-416-485

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested323077%
Total Not Requested95023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

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