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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,138 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $14,857 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $14,526 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $34,800 | $45,300 | $53,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $33,045 | $42,810 | $50,435 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sunroof | 900 | 0 | 1,050 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| M Sport Design | 3,800 | ||||
| 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) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | |||
| Sunroof | 830 | 0 | 965 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||
| M Sport Design | 3,495 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 798 | 1,068 | 7,200 | 2,500 | 1,600 |
| Options (change) | 564 | 739 | 6,625 | 2,300 | 1,470 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $28,138 | $29,608 | $42,995 | $48,795 | $56,095 |
| Total Invoice | $26,139 | $27,500 | $40,665 | $46,105 | $52,900 |
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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: $11,537 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,375 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 365hp I6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 360, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $28,138 | $29,608 | $42,995 | $48,795 | $56,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -615 | 0 | -3,935 | -4,285 | -4,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,523 | $29,608 | $39,060 | $44,510 | $51,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,085 | $0 | $5,450 | $12,710 |
| Total Invoice | $26,139 | $27,500 | $40,665 | $46,105 | $52,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -571 | 0 | -3,722 | -4,049 | -4,079 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,568 | $27,500 | $36,943 | $42,056 | $48,821 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,932 | $0 | $5,113 | $11,878 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,485 | $5,870 | $9,805 | $10,155 | $10,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $615 | $0 | $3,935 | $4,285 | $4,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -571 | 0 | -3,722 | -4,049 | -4,079 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | 2-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 174.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,412 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| 225/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2130 | 83% |
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