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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: $31,307

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $10,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
Modeli3Forester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $27,795
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo cover   172
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo cover   111
Options (change) 4,050 2,462
Options (change) 3,725 1,908
Destination 995 1,050
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $31,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,314
Model Year20172021
Modeli3Forester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E182hp H4
TransmissionA1CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/60-17
Total Price$41,995$31,307
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$30,972

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
Modeli3Forester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$8,040$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
Modeli3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length157.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height62.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft376.1 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 audio100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
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 Requested45027%
Total Not Requested121573%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested100045%

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