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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820102010
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $45,300 $53,500 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,045 $42,810 $50,435 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 1,700 1,700   1,800 1,800
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       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system 1,565 1,565   1,501 1,501
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       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 8,900 4,200 1,600 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 8,190 3,865 1,470 2,434 2,159
Destination 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $44,695 $50,495 $56,095 $29,798 $31,931
Total Invoice $42,230 $47,670 $52,900 $27,484 $29,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,398
Model Year20182018201820102010
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,695$50,495$56,095$29,798$31,931
Adjustments for Features-2,485-2,835-1,7600-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,210$47,660$54,335$29,798$31,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$12,125$0$1,898
Total Invoice$42,230$47,670$52,900$27,484$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,348-2,676-1,6600-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,882$44,994$51,240$27,484$29,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,112$11,358$0$1,859

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820102010
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesForesterForester
Trim230iM240iM22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
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$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation  $50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder  $0  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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  
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
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$8,645$8,995$7,920$6,160$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$2,835$1,760$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,348-2,676-1,6600-218

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
Model2-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.0 in
Length174.7 in179.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,412 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 230i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested198077%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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