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BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,656

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $15,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $14,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Wood trim 0 0    
Cargo cover     166 166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,647 1,650
Wood trim 0 0    
Cargo cover     108 108
Options (change) 2,775 2,775 1,966 1,966
Options (change) 2,525 2,525 1,755 1,758
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $44,300 $54,000 $28,656 $30,856
Total Invoice $40,975 $49,900 $26,780 $28,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,914
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,300$54,000$28,656$30,856
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,050-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,300$53,600$23,606$25,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0$1,765
Total Invoice$40,975$49,900$26,780$28,862
Adjustments for Features0-370-4,719-5,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,975$49,530$22,061$23,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,555$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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  
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,990$2,390$7,040$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,050$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-4,719-5,131

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in103.0 in
Length161.9 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height49.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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