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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: $28,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,900 $41,300
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Premium Package     2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Premium Package     2,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 885 1,068 5,450 2,500
Options (change) 620 739 4,960 2,275
Destination 625 625 995 995
Total Price $28,205 $29,588 $39,295 $47,645
Total Invoice $26,175 $27,480 $36,855 $44,570

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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: $9,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,232
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,205$29,588$39,295$47,645
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,410-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,330$29,588$36,885$43,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$6,925
Total Invoice$26,175$27,480$36,855$44,570
Adjustments for Features-8120-2,260-3,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,363$27,480$34,595$40,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0$6,388

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2007200720162016
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
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
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,420$5,545$7,955$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,410$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-2,260-3,587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20072016
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in174.7 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested175555%

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