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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $33,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $31,510 $42,020
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    
Premium Package     2,950  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus Package     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
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    
Premium Package     2,715  
Navigation system     1,795 1,795
Driver Assistance Plus Package     645 645
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Xenon HID headlights     830  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,908 2,908 9,150 5,300
Options (change) 2,416 2,416 8,425 4,880
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $33,728 $36,728 $43,295 $50,745
Total Invoice $31,292 $34,077 $40,930 $47,895

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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: $11,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,997
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,728$36,728$43,295$50,745
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,6650-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,263$35,063$43,295$50,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$6,725
Total Invoice$31,292$34,077$40,930$47,895
Adjustments for Features-1,359-1,5450-684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,933$32,532$40,930$47,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$6,281

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr 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  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$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$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,035$8,235$6,570$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,665$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,359-1,5450-684

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20142017
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length180.9 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height66.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested200062%
Total Not Requested120538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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