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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Package 2,350 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
HD radio 350 350      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,350    
Wood trim 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Door sill trim plates     38 38 38
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Premium Package 2,140 2,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
HD radio 315 315      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,156    
Wood trim 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Door sill trim plates     24 24 24
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Options (change) 5,475 6,075 1,993 643 643
Options (change) 4,980 5,525 1,572 416 416
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $47,000 $57,300 $32,063 $32,813 $35,813
Total Invoice $43,430 $52,900 $29,768 $30,534 $33,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,796
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$47,000$57,300$32,063$32,813$35,813
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,030-7,415-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$57,000$26,033$25,398$28,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$43,430$52,900$29,768$30,534$33,319
Adjustments for Features0-277-5,598-6,900-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$52,623$24,170$23,634$26,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$536$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelZ4Z4ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,910$3,210$8,940$10,325$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,030$7,415$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-5,598-6,900-7,085

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in103.9 in
Length161.9 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height49.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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