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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: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $44,450 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,510 $42,020 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Sunroof 1,050 0    
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Sunroof 965 0    
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,700 2,650 798 1,068
Options (change) 3,405 2,440 564 739
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $37,845 $48,095 $28,138 $29,608
Total Invoice $35,910 $45,455 $26,139 $27,500

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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: $10,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,195
Model Year2017201720082008
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$37,845$48,095$28,138$29,608
Adjustments for Features-155-3,860-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,690$44,235$27,523$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,545$0$2,085
Total Invoice$35,910$45,455$26,139$27,500
Adjustments for Features-147-3,648-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,763$41,807$25,568$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,044$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720082008
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5 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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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  
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
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  
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$6,875$10,580$7,335$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$3,860$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-147-3,648-5710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,374 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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