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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: $27,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $25,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $23,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
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 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $25,001 $26,005
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Cargo net 60 60 60 46 46
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Cargo net 53 53 53 30 30
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 3,205 1,955 1,955 175 316
Options (change) 2,909 1,769 1,769 114 205
Destination 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $53,150 $59,900 $68,750 $27,695 $28,836
Total Invoice $49,619 $55,839 $63,979 $25,740 $26,835

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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: $19,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,073
Model Year20152015201520062006
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 H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6S7S7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$53,150$59,900$68,750$27,695$28,836
Adjustments for Features-7,115-8,665-9,415-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,035$51,235$59,335$26,795$28,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$13,300$0$2,041
Total Invoice$49,619$55,839$63,979$25,740$26,835
Adjustments for Features-6,642-8,078-8,762-8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,977$47,761$55,217$24,904$26,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,784$12,240$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520062006
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    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
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  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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  
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,590$14,140$14,890$6,375$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,115$8,665$9,415$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,642-8,078-8,762-8360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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