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BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $20,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,090

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelX4X4X4ForesterForester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,250 $49,700 $57,800 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $42,310 $46,405 $53,855 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,000 1,000
Text dictation 0 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Bodyside moldings       240 240
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Cargo cover       166 166
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 888 888
Text dictation 0 0 0    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Rearview camera 365 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Bodyside moldings       156 156
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Cargo cover       108 108
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340
Options (change) 5,600 5,600 3,400 2,868 2,500
Options (change) 5,095 5,095 3,095 2,221 1,945
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $51,845 $56,295 $62,195 $31,538 $33,170
Total Invoice $48,400 $52,495 $57,945 $29,090 $30,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,412
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelX4X4X4ForesterForester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6355hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,845$56,295$62,195$31,538$33,170
Adjustments for Features-4,175-4,425-5,5500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,670$51,870$56,645$31,538$32,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$8,975$0$1,457
Total Invoice$48,400$52,495$57,945$29,090$30,712
Adjustments for Features-3,898-4,126-5,1710-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,502$48,369$52,774$29,090$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,867$8,272$0$1,460

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Features Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelX4X4X4ForesterForester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,135$9,385$10,510$4,960$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$4,425$5,550$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,898-4,126-5,1710-162

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelX4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length184.3 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height63.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,131 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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