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BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,884

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $25,001 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Sunroof 1,050 0    
Wood trim   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 955 0    
Wood trim   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Options (change) 3,550 2,500 395 353
Options (change) 3,230 2,275 258 230
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $36,645 $46,595 $27,915 $28,873
Total Invoice $34,435 $43,600 $25,884 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,956
Model Year2015201520062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4320hp I6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$36,645$46,595$27,915$28,873
Adjustments for Features-605-3,130-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$43,465$26,865$28,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,425$0$2,008
Total Invoice$34,435$43,600$25,884$26,860
Adjustments for Features-569-2,929-9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,866$40,671$24,910$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,805$0$1,950

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,505$9,030$6,950$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$3,130$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-569-2,929-9740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
Model2-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width69.8 in68.3 in
Height55.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.857.7 ft3

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