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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
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 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
App support 250 250 250    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
App support 230 230 230    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 9,550 8,150 8,150 648 648
Options (change) 8,700 7,425 7,425 419 419
Destination 875 875 875 915 915
Total Price $56,925 $61,425 $70,575 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $52,555 $56,710 $65,125 $32,221 $35,009

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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: $24,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,124
Model Year20112011201120182018
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$56,925$61,425$70,575$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,500-1,925-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,925$60,975$68,075$32,728$35,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0$2,700
Total Invoice$52,555$56,710$65,125$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,307-1,790-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,555$56,295$62,818$30,431$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$10,263$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201120182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
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 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
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  $50  
No leather in second row$-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$9,425$9,875$11,925$11,350$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,500$1,925$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,307-1,790-2,069

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,323 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
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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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