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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: $31,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 4,050 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Technology Package 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sunroof   0    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Premium Package 3,685 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Technology Package 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sunroof   0    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 9,100 6,300 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 8,280 5,730 1,617 1,341
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $42,195 $50,395 $31,199 $32,431
Total Invoice $39,485 $47,055 $28,998 $30,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,706
Model Year2015201520132013
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4320hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,195$50,395$31,199$32,431
Adjustments for Features-835-1,8600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,360$48,535$31,199$32,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,175$0$1,057
Total Invoice$39,485$47,055$28,998$30,220
Adjustments for Features-781-1,7370-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,704$45,318$28,998$30,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,614$0$1,059

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520132013
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
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 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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
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 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Metal pedals   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
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$6,795$7,820$5,960$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,860$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-781-1,7370-163

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
Model2-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.0 in
Length174.7 in169.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested160539%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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