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BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,504

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $41,350 $29,995
Base Invoice $38,220 $28,084
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 900 1,714
Options (change) 820 1,388
Destination 925 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,675 $32,504
Total Invoice $32,465 $30,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,421
Model Year20142013
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,675$32,504
Adjustments for Features0-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$27,969
Total Invoice$32,465$30,267
Adjustments for Features0-4,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$26,044

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,223

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
Modeli3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length157.4 in169.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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