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BMW X6 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X6 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $32,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $30,298

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelX6X6X6ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,600 $70,200 $90,300 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $55,010 $64,765 $83,255 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,900     1,800 1,800
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Cargo net       46 46
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Cargo cover       166 166
iPod integration       223 223
Wheel-lip moldings       432 432
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system 1,730     1,647 1,650
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Cargo net       30 30
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Cargo cover       108 108
iPod integration       145 145
Wheel-lip moldings       324 324
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 2,400 500 500 3,385 3,385
Options (change) 2,185 455 455 2,767 2,770
Destination 895 895 895 695 695
Total Price $62,895 $71,595 $91,695 $30,075 $32,275
Total Invoice $58,090 $66,115 $84,605 $27,792 $29,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,592
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelX6X6X6ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V8555hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$62,895$71,595$91,695$30,075$32,275
Adjustments for Features-5,095-5,845-8,2100-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,800$65,750$83,485$30,075$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,950$25,685$0$1,765
Total Invoice$58,090$66,115$84,605$27,792$29,874
Adjustments for Features-4,706-5,398-7,5750-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,384$60,717$77,030$27,792$29,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,333$23,646$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelX6X6X6ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35ixDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50  
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,470$11,220$13,585$5,375$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$5,845$8,210$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,706-5,398-7,5750-403

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelX6Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.0 in
Length192.1 in179.5 in
Width78.1 in70.1 in
Height66.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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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