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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $19,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $18,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820102010
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $24,355 $26,707
Premium Package 2,300 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950    
Luxury Package   1,450      
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Satellite radio       453 453
Universal garage door opener       82 82
iPod integration       223 223
Premium Package 2,115 1,840      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335   875    
Luxury Package   1,335      
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Satellite radio       340 340
Universal garage door opener       54 54
iPod integration       145 145
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 1,500 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 1,380 2,159 2,159
Destination 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $48,595 $54,695 $70,195 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $45,900 $51,575 $66,015 $27,209 $29,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,753
Model Year20182018201820102010
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$48,595$54,695$70,195$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features-3,110-3,385-2,6100-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,485$51,310$67,585$29,431$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$22,100$0$2,065
Total Invoice$45,900$51,575$66,015$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,938-3,192-2,4550-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,962$48,383$63,560$27,209$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,421$20,598$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820102010
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesForesterForester
Trim430i440iM42.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
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$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
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   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
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 
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  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
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  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
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$9,220$9,495$8,720$6,110$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$3,385$2,610$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,938-3,192-2,4550-403

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
Model4-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length182.6 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height54.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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