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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: $33,850

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700      
Sunroof 1,000      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645      
Sunroof 920      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 4,050 3,540 595 595
Options (change) 3,725 2,883 385 385
Destination 995 915 915 915
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $33,850 $34,600 $37,600
Total Invoice $39,240 $31,303 $32,187 $34,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,399
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$41,995$33,850$34,600$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-5,585-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$29,025$29,015$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$39,240$31,303$32,187$34,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,462-5,196-5,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$26,841$26,991$29,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,660

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$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$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$10,465$11,225$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$5,585$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,462-5,196-5,474

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested302569%
Total Not Requested135031%

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%

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%

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