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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
App support 250 250 250      
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       200 200 200
Door sill trim plates       36 36 36
Universal garage door opener       74 74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       198 198 198
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 975    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
App support 230 230 230      
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       130 130 130
Door sill trim plates       23 23 23
Universal garage door opener       48 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       128 128 128
Options (change) 8,050 6,650 6,650 1,608 508 508
Options (change) 7,330 6,055 6,055 1,304 329 329
Destination 875 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $55,425 $59,925 $69,075 $30,428 $31,328 $34,328
Total Invoice $51,185 $55,340 $63,755 $28,351 $29,205 $31,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,042
Model Year201120112011201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$55,425$59,925$69,075$30,428$31,328$34,328
Adjustments for Features-1,940-2,390-4,4400-200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,485$57,535$64,635$30,428$31,128$33,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$51,185$55,340$63,755$28,351$29,205$31,990
Adjustments for Features-1,792-2,207-4,0980-186-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,393$53,133$59,657$28,351$29,019$31,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$10,264$0$668$3,266

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed automated manual  $1200   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$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$150$150   
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$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
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$200   
No leather in second row$-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$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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,805$10,255$12,305$7,865$8,065$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$2,390$4,440$0$200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,792-2,207-4,0980-186-373

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,297 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 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 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 OnStar200No
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 Requested105048%
Total Not Requested112552%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 Requested105048%
Total Not Requested112552%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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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