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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: $29,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,690 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 550 1,336
Options (change) 500 1,077
Destination 995 625
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $29,856
Total Invoice $33,685 $27,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,812
Model Year20152006
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E230hp H4
TransmissionA1A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,445$29,856
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$29,856
Total Invoice$33,685$27,707
Adjustments for Features-1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,519$27,707

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1660

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
Modeli3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length157.4 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height62.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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