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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: $28,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $45,300 $53,500 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,045 $42,810 $50,435 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
M Sport Design 3,800        
Sunroof 900 0 1,050    
Wood trim   0      
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335      
M Sport Design 3,495        
Sunroof 830 0 965    
Wood trim   0      
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 7,200 2,500 1,600 885 1,068
Options (change) 6,625 2,300 1,470 620 739
Destination 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $42,995 $48,795 $56,095 $28,205 $29,588
Total Invoice $40,665 $46,105 $52,900 $26,175 $27,480

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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: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,604
Model Year20182018201820072007
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 12120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$42,995$48,795$56,095$28,205$29,588
Adjustments for Features-3,910-4,260-4,300-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$44,535$51,795$27,330$29,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$12,710$0$2,258
Total Invoice$40,665$46,105$52,900$26,175$27,480
Adjustments for Features-3,698-4,025-4,055-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,967$42,080$48,845$25,363$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,113$11,878$0$2,117

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820072007
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150    
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
Handwriting recognition  $200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system  $600  
S Voice support  $0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation  $50  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim$300$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$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,255$9,605$9,645$6,220$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$4,260$4,300$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,698-4,025-4,055-8120

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,412 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
BMW 2-Series 230i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested213083%

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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