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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $48,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $44,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B72.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,600 $90,500 $84,300 $140,700 $132,000 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $71,570 $83,440 $77,735 $129,625 $121,620 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183
Universal garage door opener           82 82
iPod integration           223 223
Rear spoiler           367  
Satellite radio           453 453
Navigation system           1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119
Universal garage door opener           54 54
iPod integration           145 145
Rear spoiler           275  
Satellite radio           340 340
Navigation system           1,647 1,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,580 2,308
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $78,525 $91,425 $85,225 $143,325 $132,925 $29,798 $31,631
Total Invoice $72,495 $84,365 $78,660 $132,250 $122,545 $27,605 $29,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,211
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B72.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6445hp V8350hp I6 H535hp V12540hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16205, 12600, 16600, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$78,525$91,425$85,225$143,325$132,925$29,798$31,631
Adjustments for Features-3,985-5,635-4,160-14,785-9,7350-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,540$85,790$81,065$128,540$123,190$29,798$31,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$6,525$54,000$48,650$0$1,598
Total Invoice$72,495$84,365$78,660$132,250$122,545$27,605$29,412
Adjustments for Features-3,679-5,200-3,840-13,643-8,9750-219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,816$79,165$74,820$118,607$113,570$27,605$29,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,349$6,004$49,791$44,754$0$1,588

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesForesterForester
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B72.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power door closers $300 $300$300  
Power trunk closer $350 $350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500   
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation   $50   
Lane departure warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$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   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Hood scoop      $100
Laminated front side windows   $200   
Laminated rear side windows   $100   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights   $1000   
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0$0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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 recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $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 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$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$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $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$350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$10,370$12,020$10,545$21,170$16,120$6,385$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$5,635$4,160$14,785$9,735$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,679-5,200-3,840-13,643-8,9750-219

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
Model7-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in103.0 in
Length205.3 in179.5 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,351 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

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