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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: $34,902

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,382

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
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 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $30,887 $33,675
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 68
Cargo tray 110 110 110    
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245 181 181
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
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 44
Cargo tray 97 97 97    
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216 117 117
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 6,265 5,015 5,015 897 897
Options (change) 5,696 4,556 4,556 580 580
Destination 995 995 995 915 915
Total Price $56,960 $63,510 $72,360 $34,902 $37,902
Total Invoice $53,096 $59,131 $67,271 $32,382 $35,170

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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: $23,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,697
Model Year20162016201620182018
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$56,960$63,510$72,360$34,902$37,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,350-1,060-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,960$62,110$70,010$33,842$36,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$13,050$0$2,700
Total Invoice$53,096$59,131$67,271$32,382$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,303-2,185-983-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,096$57,828$65,086$31,399$33,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$11,990$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$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  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer   $150$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   
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$50  
No leather in second row$-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$10,375$11,775$12,725$11,435$11,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,350$1,060$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303-2,185-983-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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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