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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: $28,601

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $7,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,597

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $7,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620072007
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,690 $24,380 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
4-speed automatic   1,000 800
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Rear spoiler   353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
4-speed automatic   909 727
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 550 1,981 1,781
Options (change) 500 1,592 1,410
Destination 995 625 625
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $28,601 $30,301
Total Invoice $33,685 $26,597 $28,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,298
Model Year201620072007
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,445$28,601$30,301
Adjustments for Features-8550-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$28,601$29,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$33,685$26,597$28,151
Adjustments for Features-7900-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$26,597$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$648

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620072007
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBaseSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
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$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
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$75
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$7,225$6,370$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900-906

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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