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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: $31,797

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $28,195
Base Invoice $42,020 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio   453
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo cover   166
Navigation system   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Satellite radio   340
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo cover   108
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 1,700 2,907
Options (change) 1,565 2,416
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $31,797
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,520

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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: $8,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,623
Model Year20172009
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,645$31,797
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$30,652
Total Invoice$37,080$29,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$28,457

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
Modeli3Forester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
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 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
Modeli3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length157.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,961 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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