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BMW 8-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $92,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,633

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $86,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192009200920092009
Model8-SeriesForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimM850i2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $111,900 $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $104,745 $18,938 $24,330 $24,582 $26,409
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 695 695 695 695
Total Price $112,895 $20,690 $26,690 $26,890 $28,890
Total Invoice $105,740 $19,633 $25,025 $25,277 $27,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,728
Model Year20192009200920092009
Model8-SeriesForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimM850i2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine523hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?80, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$112,895$20,690$26,690$26,890$28,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,870-10,610-7,995-11,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$15,820$16,080$18,895$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260$3,075$2,025
Total Invoice$105,740$19,633$25,025$25,277$27,104
Adjustments for Features0-4,621-9,948-7,515-10,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$15,012$15,077$17,762$16,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65$2,750$1,730

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009200920092009
Model8-SeriesForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimM850i2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player $125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,000$7,870$13,610$10,995$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870$10,610$7,995$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,621-9,948-7,515-10,362

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
Model8-SeriesForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.1 in103.0 in
Length191.2 in179.5 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height53.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.3 ft3

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