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Subaru Forester vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $113,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $105,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesteri8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $143,400
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $134,040
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
iPod integration 223 223  
Giga World     2,000
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
iPod integration 145 145  
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 2,000
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 1,840
Destination 695 695 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $142,602
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,666
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesteri8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-20
Total Price$29,431$31,931$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-435-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,496$137,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-403-5,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,209$29,158$127,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i8

Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesteri8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,635$7,070$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-5,207

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i8

Model Year20102017
ModelForesteri8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in184.9 in
Width70.1 in76.5 in
Height65.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft34.7 ft3

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