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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $48,500 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,880 $45,785 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,025      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750    
Cold Weather Package 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 11,300 10,550 648 648
Options (change) 10,405 9,715 419 419
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $54,445 $60,045 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $51,280 $56,495 $32,221 $35,009

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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: $20,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,761
Model Year2017201720182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$54,445$60,045$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-250-755-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,445$59,795$33,898$36,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$0$2,700
Total Invoice$51,280$56,495$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-235-702-981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,280$56,260$31,519$34,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
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  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
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$7,595$7,845$8,350$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$755$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-702-981

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,559 lb.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 430i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%

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%

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