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BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $51,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $47,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
Model6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim650i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,200 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $72,125 $26,094 $27,992
Heated front seats 500    
HD radio 350    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Heated front seats 455    
HD radio 315    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Navigation system   888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Options (change) 1,445 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 1,310 1,341 1,341
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,770 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $75,560 $28,210 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,514
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,332
Model Year200920122012
Model6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim650i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$81,770$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,770$29,256$30,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$75,560$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features0-982-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,560$27,228$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,547

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920122012
Model6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim650i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,435$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-982-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
Model6-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.0 in
Length190.2 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height54.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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