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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: $36,321

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $22,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $34,595
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850  
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  
App support 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Door sill trim plates       53
Cargo net       68
Universal garage door opener       120
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775  
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  
App support 230 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Door sill trim plates       34
Cargo net       44
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 8,950 6,750 6,750 716
Options (change) 8,155 6,150 6,150 463
Destination 895 895 895 1,010
Total Price $58,495 $62,795 $71,845 $36,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,582
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$58,495$62,795$71,845$36,321
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,500-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,495$62,345$69,345$34,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $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$9,750$10,200$12,250$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,500$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,307-65

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in105.1 in
Length166.9 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height50.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.976.1 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 mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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