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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,884

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $29,710 $39,830
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
M Sport Line     700  
Sport Line     2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sunroof     1,050 0
Wood trim       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
M Sport Line     635  
Sport Line     2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Sunroof     955 0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 395 353 6,550 2,500
Options (change) 258 230 5,960 2,275
Destination 625 625 925 925
Total Price $27,915 $28,873 $39,575 $46,525
Total Invoice $25,884 $26,860 $36,595 $43,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,917
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp H4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,915$28,873$39,575$46,525
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-830-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$28,873$38,745$43,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0$4,550
Total Invoice$25,884$26,860$36,595$43,030
Adjustments for Features-9740-768-2,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,910$26,860$35,827$40,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0$4,216

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,750$5,700$6,530$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$830$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-9740-768-2,987

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in69.8 in
Height65.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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