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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: $29,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $25,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $24,355 $26,707
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Cargo net 60 60 60 46 46
Cargo tray 110 110 110   75
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
iPod integration       223 223
Satellite radio       453 453
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Cargo net 53 53 53 30 30
Cargo tray 97 97 97   46
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener       54 54
iPod integration       145 145
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 5,070 3,820 3,820 2,787 2,862
Options (change) 4,615 3,475 3,475 2,189 2,235
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $54,945 $61,695 $70,545 $29,477 $32,052
Total Invoice $50,755 $56,975 $65,115 $27,239 $29,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,124
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,945$61,695$70,545$29,477$32,052
Adjustments for Features-4,755-5,405-7,4050-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,190$56,290$63,140$29,477$31,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0$2,100
Total Invoice$50,755$56,975$65,115$27,239$29,637
Adjustments for Features-4,392-4,991-6,8350-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,363$51,984$58,280$27,239$29,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,621$11,917$0$1,959

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 X Limited2.5 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 manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
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$11,505$12,155$14,155$6,750$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$5,405$7,405$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,392-4,991-6,8350-439

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in103.0 in
Length166.9 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height50.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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