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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: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $28,785 $31,569
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Options (change) 5,800 4,400 4,400 537 537
Options (change) 5,280 4,005 4,005 347 347
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $53,175 $57,675 $66,825 $32,182 $35,182
Total Invoice $49,135 $53,290 $61,705 $29,982 $32,766

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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: $20,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,261
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,175$57,675$66,825$32,182$35,182
Adjustments for Features-965-1,415-3,4650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,210$56,260$63,360$32,182$34,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0$2,800
Total Invoice$49,135$53,290$61,705$29,982$32,766
Adjustments for Features-892-1,307-3,2000-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,243$51,983$58,505$29,982$32,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$10,262$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT 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  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
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$200  
No leather in second row$-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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,890$9,340$11,390$7,925$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,415$3,465$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-892-1,307-3,2000-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 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
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 Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

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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