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BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $17,784 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $16,730 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,750 | $46,250 | $64,200 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $38,170 | $43,230 | $59,745 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,000 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 888 | 888 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,640 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,350 | 6,350 | 4,550 | 1,641 | 1,641 |
| Options (change) | 5,775 | 5,775 | 4,140 | 1,341 | 1,341 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $48,095 | $53,595 | $69,745 | $30,311 | $32,311 |
| Total Invoice | $44,940 | $50,000 | $64,880 | $28,210 | $30,108 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,649 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,604 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 425hp I6 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $48,095 | $53,595 | $69,745 | $30,311 | $32,311 |
| Adjustments for Features | -135 | -135 | -1,360 | 0 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,960 | $53,460 | $68,385 | $30,311 | $31,936 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,500 | $20,425 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Total Invoice | $44,940 | $50,000 | $64,880 | $28,210 | $30,108 |
| Adjustments for Features | -126 | -126 | -1,265 | 0 | -349 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,814 | $49,874 | $63,615 | $28,210 | $29,759 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,060 | $18,801 | $0 | $1,549 |
Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| 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 | $5,845 | $5,845 | $7,070 | $5,710 | $6,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $135 | $135 | $1,360 | $0 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -126 | -126 | -1,265 | 0 | -349 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 4-Series | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 182.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 54.2 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,471 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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