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BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $15,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435iM42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $64,200 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $59,745 $25,001 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 1,500 129 270
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 1,365 84 175
Destination 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $44,245 $49,745 $66,695 $27,649 $28,790
Total Invoice $41,440 $46,500 $62,105 $25,710 $26,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,989
Model Year20152015201520062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435iM42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$44,245$49,745$66,695$27,649$28,790
Adjustments for Features-1,685-1,685-3,725-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,560$48,060$62,970$26,749$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$20,410$0$2,041
Total Invoice$41,440$46,500$62,105$25,710$26,805
Adjustments for Features-1,578-1,575-3,469-8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,862$44,925$58,636$24,873$26,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,063$18,774$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435iM42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
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  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600  
S Voice support  $0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,955$8,995$6,170$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$1,685$3,725$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,578-1,575-3,469-8370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
Model4-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.6 in176.6 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height54.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.757.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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