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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $48,500 $66,200 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,880 $45,785 $62,245 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 0 0      
Premium Package 2,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 950    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Luxury Package 0 0      
Premium Package 2,025        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 875    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 3,400 2,650 1,650 487 715
Options (change) 3,130 2,440 1,520 362 509
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $46,545 $52,145 $68,845 $27,827 $29,255
Total Invoice $44,005 $49,220 $64,760 $25,937 $27,270

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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: $15,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,157
Model Year20172017201720082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$46,545$52,145$68,845$27,827$29,255
Adjustments for Features-3,710-3,960-4,750-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,835$48,185$64,095$27,187$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$21,260$0$2,068
Total Invoice$44,005$49,220$64,760$25,937$27,270
Adjustments for Features-3,508-3,738-4,468-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,497$45,482$60,292$25,340$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$19,795$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
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 
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  
App support  $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  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
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$9,505$9,755$10,545$6,435$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$3,960$4,750$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,508-3,738-4,468-5970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,559 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
BMW 4-Series 430i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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