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BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $45,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $41,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120132013
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030 $26,586 $28,084
Rearview camera 400 400          
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350        
Around view cameras         1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           185 185
Navigation system           1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener           93 93
Obstacle detection, rear           363 363
Rear spoiler           368  
Rearview camera 365 365          
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320        
Around view cameras         1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           120 120
Navigation system           888 888
Universal garage door opener           61 61
Obstacle detection, rear           272 272
Rear spoiler           276  
Options (change) 400 400 350 0 1,200 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 365 365 320 0 1,090 1,617 1,341
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000 0 0
Total Price $76,325 $88,675 $107,425 $139,575 $128,975 $31,199 $32,431
Total Invoice $70,485 $81,930 $99,100 $128,815 $118,995 $28,998 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,954
Model Year2011201120112011201120132013
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$76,325$88,675$107,425$139,575$128,975$31,199$32,431
Adjustments for Features-1,660-2,410-7,010-12,310-7,9100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,665$86,265$100,415$127,265$121,065$31,199$32,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,600$25,750$52,600$46,400$0$1,057
Total Invoice$70,485$81,930$99,100$128,815$118,995$28,998$30,220
Adjustments for Features-1,533-2,227-6,467-11,361-7,2980-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,952$79,703$92,633$117,454$111,697$28,998$30,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,751$23,681$48,502$42,745$0$1,059

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112011201120132013
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power door closers  $300$300$300  
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Ski sack  $50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Hood scoop      $100
Laminated front side windows  $200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75$75
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150   
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Active steering   $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350   
Rear wheel steering   $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,945$8,695$13,295$18,595$14,195$6,285$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$2,410$7,010$12,310$7,910$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,533-2,227-6,467-11,361-7,2980-163

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
Model7-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in103.0 in
Length205.3 in169.5 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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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