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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $25,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 363 363
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 888 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 272 272
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Options (change) 8,150 6,750 6,750 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 7,420 6,145 6,145 1,341 1,341
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $55,525 $60,025 $69,175 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $51,275 $55,430 $63,845 $28,210 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,258
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$55,525$60,025$69,175$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features-3,040-3,490-5,5400-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,485$56,535$63,635$30,311$31,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0$1,625
Total Invoice$51,275$55,430$63,845$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features-2,807-3,223-5,1130-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,468$52,207$58,732$28,210$29,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,739$10,264$0$1,549

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
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, 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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,655$10,105$12,155$6,615$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$3,490$5,540$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-3,223-5,1130-349

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in103.0 in
Length166.9 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height50.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.968.3 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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested110034%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested87540%
Total Not Requested130060%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested87540%
Total Not Requested130060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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