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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: $36,253

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $19,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelX4X4Forester
TrimxDrive28iM40iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,550 $58,100 $34,595
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,200  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Driver Assistance Plus   2,100  
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Text dictation 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,105  
LED headlights 1,750 1,750  
Premium Package 2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Rearview camera 370 370  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,935  
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Options (change) 9,550 8,750 648
Options (change) 8,795 8,060 419
Destination 995 995 1,010
Total Price $56,095 $67,845 $36,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,473
Model Year201720172020
ModelX4X4Forester
TrimxDrive28iM40iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4355hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$56,095$67,845$36,253
Adjustments for Features-985-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,110$64,235$36,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,125$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172020
ModelX4X4Forester
TrimxDrive28iM40iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$8,435$10,860$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-928-3,3930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelX4Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length184.3 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,131 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft376.1 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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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