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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $47,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $43,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120182018
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 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $126,240 $116,030 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350   1,350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700        
Rearview camera 400 400        
App support     250 250    
Around view cameras       1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230   1,230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545        
Rearview camera 365 365        
App support     230 230    
Around view cameras       1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Options (change) 5,850 5,850 2,650 5,200 648 648
Options (change) 5,275 5,275 2,415 4,735 419 419
Destination 875 875 875 875 915 915
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 1,000 0 0
Total Price $81,775 $94,125 $142,225 $132,975 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $75,395 $86,840 $131,230 $122,640 $32,221 $35,009

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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: $48,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,271
Model Year201120112011201120182018
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)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$81,775$94,125$142,225$132,975$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-750-9,150-5,350-1,180-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,775$93,375$133,075$127,625$33,473$36,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,600$51,300$45,850$0$2,700
Total Invoice$75,395$86,840$131,230$122,640$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-692-8,443-4,934-1,097-1,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,395$86,148$122,787$117,706$31,124$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,753$47,392$42,311$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120182018
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$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
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
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
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  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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, 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$8,845$9,595$17,995$14,195$10,025$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$9,150$5,350$1,180$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-8,443-4,934-1,097-1,376

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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%

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