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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: $36,800

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,124

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $32,995
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,836
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 3,050 2,980
Options (change) 2,775 2,463
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $36,800
Total Invoice $35,960 $34,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,097
Model Year20162014
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-18
Total Price$38,945$36,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$32,205
Total Invoice$35,960$34,124
Adjustments for Features0-4,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$29,863

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,261

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
Modeli3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length157.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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