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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: $35,669

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,226

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $34,295
Base Invoice $42,090 $32,028
Premium Package 3,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 200  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Premium Package 3,550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 180  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 7,920 499
Options (change) 7,200 323
Destination 825 875
Total Price $54,495 $35,669
Total Invoice $50,115 $33,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,420
Model Year20092017
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$54,495$35,669
Adjustments for Features-5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,985$35,669
Total Invoice$50,115$33,226
Adjustments for Features-4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,646$33,226

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelZ4Forester
TrimsDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
No leather in second row$-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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,985$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in103.9 in
Length166.9 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,307 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.974.7 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested262584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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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