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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,090 $26,116
Premium Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package 3,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 6,870 1,715
Options (change) 6,250 1,418
Destination 825 645
Total Price $53,445 $30,255
Total Invoice $49,165 $28,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,166
Model Year20092008
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$53,445$30,255
Adjustments for Features-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,205$30,255
Total Invoice$49,165$28,179
Adjustments for Features-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,345$28,179

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,890$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in99.4 in
Length166.9 in176.6 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,307 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.957.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested142546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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