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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: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $33,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,510 $42,020
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof     1,050 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Wood trim       0
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Sunroof     965 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 798 1,068 3,700 2,650
Options (change) 564 739 3,405 2,440
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $28,138 $29,608 $37,845 $48,095
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,500 $35,910 $45,455

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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: $10,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,195
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,138$29,608$37,845$48,095
Adjustments for Features-6150-155-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,523$29,608$37,690$44,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$6,545
Total Invoice$26,139$27,500$35,910$45,455
Adjustments for Features-5710-147-3,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,568$27,500$35,763$41,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$6,044

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited230iM240i
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
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
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$7,335$6,720$6,875$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$155$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-147-3,648

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082017
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.3,374 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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