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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: $27,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim228iM235i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $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    
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 955 0    
Wood trim   0    
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,550 2,500 440 623
Options (change) 3,230 2,275 286 405
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $37,395 $47,645 $27,960 $29,143
Total Invoice $35,125 $44,570 $25,912 $27,035

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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: $9,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,432
Model Year2016201620062006
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$37,395$47,645$27,960$29,143
Adjustments for Features-630-4,135-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$43,510$27,085$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,745$0$2,058
Total Invoice$35,125$44,570$25,912$27,035
Adjustments for Features-592-3,868-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,533$40,702$25,101$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,169$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620062006
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
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
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  
Satellite radio $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$6,825$10,330$7,070$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$4,135$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-592-3,868-8110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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