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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: $36,253

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $44,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $75,500 $88,200 $137,300 $126,500 $34,595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700      
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350      
Driver Assistance Package       2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230
Door sill trim plates         53
Universal garage door opener         120
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545      
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320      
Driver Assistance Package       1,910  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149
Door sill trim plates         34
Universal garage door opener         78
Options (change) 4,350 4,700 2,650 4,750 648
Options (change) 3,910 4,230 2,415 4,325 419
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,010
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 1,000 0
Total Price $80,745 $94,795 $142,545 $133,145 $36,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,090
Model Year20122012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12500hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T8T6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21225/55-18
Total Price$80,745$94,795$142,545$133,145$36,253
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-9,750-5,950-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,745$93,545$132,795$127,195$34,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,800$52,050$46,450$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220122020
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForester
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $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
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
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo tray    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rails    $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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$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 
LED headlights    $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
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power release, second row seats    $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,845$10,095$18,595$14,795$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$9,750$5,950$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-8,995-5,487-74

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
Model7-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in105.1 in
Length205.3 in182.1 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.776.1 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
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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