| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $33,728 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $12,097 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,988 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $32,995 | $32,100 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $28,051 | $30,836 | $29,710 | $39,830 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| M Sport Line | 700 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,300 | |||
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,050 | 2,300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | 635 | 635 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| M Sport Line | 635 | |||
| Sport Line | 2,095 | |||
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,685 | 2,095 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,908 | 2,908 | 12,800 | 7,150 |
| Options (change) | 2,416 | 2,416 | 11,645 | 6,505 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $45,825 | $51,175 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $42,280 | $47,260 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,187 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,999 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $45,825 | $51,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,090 | -1,290 | 0 | -900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,638 | $35,438 | $45,825 | $50,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $4,450 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $42,280 | $47,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,011 | -1,197 | 0 | -831 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,281 | $32,880 | $42,280 | $46,429 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $4,149 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| 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 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,585 | $7,785 | $6,495 | $7,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,090 | $1,290 | $0 | $900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,011 | -1,197 | 0 | -831 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | 2-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 174.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,301 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 245/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1205 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 705 | 29% |
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