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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: $32,604

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,243

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $28,785 $31,569
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Cargo tray 110 110 110    
Cargo net 60 60 60 90 90
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245 199 199
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Cargo tray 97 97 97    
Cargo net 53 53 53 58 58
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216 117 117
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Options (change) 3,140 1,890 1,890 959 959
Options (change) 2,847 1,707 1,707 608 608
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $53,835 $60,385 $69,235 $32,604 $35,604
Total Invoice $50,247 $56,282 $64,422 $30,243 $33,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,296
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6S7S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,835$60,385$69,235$32,604$35,604
Adjustments for Features-1,830-3,230-4,1800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,005$57,155$65,055$32,604$35,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$13,050$0$2,800
Total Invoice$50,247$56,282$64,422$30,243$33,027
Adjustments for Features-1,708-3,011-3,8890-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,539$53,271$60,533$30,243$32,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$11,994$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4ForesterForester
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
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  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
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  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,765$11,165$12,115$7,935$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$3,230$4,180$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,708-3,011-3,8890-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelZ4Forester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in103.9 in
Length166.9 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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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