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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $46,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $42,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B72.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,050 $86,400 $137,000 $125,900 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $126,240 $116,030 $28,051 $30,836
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Rearview camera 400 400        
App support     250 250    
Around view cameras       1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         198 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         200 200
Driver Assist Technology Package         2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates         36 36
Universal garage door opener         74 74
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185    
Rearview camera 365 365        
App support     230 230    
Around view cameras       1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         128 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         130 130
Driver Assist Technology Package         2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates         23 23
Universal garage door opener         48 48
Options (change) 4,500 4,500 2,650 3,850 2,908 2,908
Options (change) 4,045 4,045 2,415 3,505 2,416 2,416
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 1,000 0 0
Total Price $80,425 $92,775 $142,225 $131,625 $33,728 $36,728
Total Invoice $74,165 $85,610 $131,230 $121,410 $31,292 $34,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,287
Model Year201120112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B72.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12500hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T8T6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$80,425$92,775$142,225$131,625$33,728$36,728
Adjustments for Features-635-1,385-10,385-5,9850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,790$91,390$131,840$125,640$33,728$36,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,600$52,050$45,850$0$2,800
Total Invoice$74,165$85,610$131,230$121,410$31,292$34,077
Adjustments for Features-586-1,278-9,582-5,5210-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,579$84,332$121,648$115,889$31,292$33,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,753$48,069$42,310$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120142014
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B72.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr 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   
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Ski sack  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, remote  $200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500  
Active steering  $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350   
Rear wheel steering  $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,245$9,995$18,995$14,595$8,610$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$1,385$10,385$5,985$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-586-1,278-9,582-5,5210-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
Model7-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in103.9 in
Length205.3 in180.9 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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