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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: $33,521

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $42,020 $28,144 $30,927
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 4,050 2,576 2,576
Options (change) 3,725 2,079 2,079
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $33,521 $36,521
Total Invoice $39,240 $31,073 $33,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,175
Model Year201720152015
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$41,995$33,521$36,521
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$30,276$33,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$39,240$31,073$33,856
Adjustments for Features0-3,008-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$28,065$30,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720152015
Modeli3ForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$10,310$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,008-3,194

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,297 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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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 2.5i 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182579%
Total Not Requested47521%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182579%
Total Not Requested47521%

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