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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $30,210 $40,330
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
iPod integration 223 223    
Rear spoiler 367      
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Package     4,050 2,150
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
iPod integration 145 145    
Rear spoiler 275      
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Package     3,685 1,955
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,108 2,741 7,250 5,350
Options (change) 2,434 2,159 6,595 4,865
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $29,798 $31,931 $40,345 $49,445
Total Invoice $27,484 $29,561 $37,800 $46,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,651
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,798$31,931$40,345$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-235-710-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,798$31,696$39,635$47,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$7,375
Total Invoice$27,484$29,561$37,800$46,190
Adjustments for Features0-218-665-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,484$29,343$37,135$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,859$0$6,780

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited228iM235i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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 app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
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$6,335$6,570$7,045$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$710$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-665-2,275

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20102015
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in174.7 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height65.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested160539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110549%

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