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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $27,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Satellite radio       445 445
Universal garage door opener         87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Satellite radio       334 334
Universal garage door opener         56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 5,300 3,100 3,100 487 715
Options (change) 4,825 2,820 2,820 362 509
Destination 895 895 895 645 645
Total Price $54,845 $59,145 $68,195 $27,827 $29,255
Total Invoice $50,660 $54,635 $62,960 $25,937 $27,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,903
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$54,845$59,145$68,195$27,827$29,255
Adjustments for Features-5,865-6,315-8,365-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,980$52,830$59,830$27,187$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0$2,068
Total Invoice$50,660$54,635$62,960$25,937$27,270
Adjustments for Features-5,417-5,833-7,723-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,243$48,802$55,237$25,340$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,994$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
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 automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
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$11,865$12,315$14,365$6,640$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$6,315$8,365$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,417-5,833-7,723-5970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in99.4 in
Length166.9 in176.6 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.957.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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