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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $47,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $43,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
Model6-Series6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim640i650i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $73,600 $83,000 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $67,890 $76,540 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 2,095 2,095 2,305 2,308
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $76,795 $86,195 $29,431 $31,631
Total Invoice $70,880 $79,530 $27,330 $29,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,219
Model Year2012201220092009
Model6-Series6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim640i650i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$76,795$86,195$29,431$31,631
Adjustments for Features-2,525-3,1250-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,270$83,070$29,431$31,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$1,765
Total Invoice$70,880$79,530$27,330$29,412
Adjustments for Features-2,331-2,8830-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,549$76,647$27,330$29,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,098$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220092009
Model6-Series6-SeriesForesterForester
Trim640i650i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
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 headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals   $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,585$9,185$6,060$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$3,125$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,331-2,8830-404

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
Model6-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length192.8 in179.5 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height53.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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