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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: $33,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,153

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 6,600 6,600 1,894 1,894
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 1,518 1,518
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $48,345 $53,845 $33,539 $36,539
Total Invoice $45,165 $50,225 $31,153 $33,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,566
Model Year2015201520162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,345$53,845$33,539$36,539
Adjustments for Features00-2,750-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,345$53,845$30,789$33,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$2,800
Total Invoice$45,165$50,225$31,153$33,937
Adjustments for Features00-2,554-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,165$50,225$28,599$31,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim428i435i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,595$5,595$8,345$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,750$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,554-2,740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
Model4-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.6 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height54.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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