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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $44,450 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,510 $42,020 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700    
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Sunroof   0    
Wood trim   0    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Premium Package 2,715      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Xenon HID headlights 830      
Driver Assistance Plus Package 645 645    
Cold Weather Package 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Sunroof   0    
Wood trim   0    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 10,300 6,450 648 648
Options (change) 9,485 5,940 419 419
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $44,445 $51,895 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $41,990 $48,955 $32,221 $35,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,679
Model Year2017201720182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,445$51,895$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,130-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$51,170$31,523$34,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$0$2,700
Total Invoice$41,990$48,955$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-684-2,910-3,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,990$48,271$29,311$31,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,281$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$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  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,420$7,145$9,550$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,130$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-2,910-3,189

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
Model2-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length174.7 in180.9 in
Width69.8 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested228071%
Total Not Requested92529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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