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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: $36,842

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $19,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142021
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $34,895
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 68
Cargo tray 110 110 110  
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245 181
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Door sill trim plates       53
Universal garage door opener       120
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 44
Cargo tray 97 97 97  
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216 117
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Door sill trim plates       34
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 6,265 5,015 5,015 897
Options (change) 5,696 4,556 4,556 580
Destination 925 925 925 1,050
Total Price $56,140 $62,890 $71,740 $36,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,271
Model Year2014201420142021
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?, 10650, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$56,140$62,890$71,740$36,842
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,650-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,140$62,240$69,090$35,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142021
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
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
No leather in second row$-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$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$10,075$10,725$12,725$11,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,650$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-2,445-65

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142021
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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