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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: $12,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForester2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $34,800
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $33,045
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Door sill trim plates 36 36  
Universal garage door opener 74 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200  
Driving Assistance Package     500
M Sport Design     3,800
Navigation system     1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof     900
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Door sill trim plates 23 23  
Universal garage door opener 48 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130  
Driving Assistance Package     645
M Sport Design     3,495
Navigation system     1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Heated front seats     460
Sunroof     830
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Options (change) 2,908 2,908 10,600
Options (change) 2,416 2,416 9,940
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $33,728 $36,728 $46,395
Total Invoice $31,292 $34,077 $43,980

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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: $12,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,841
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForester2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4248hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,728$36,728$46,395
Adjustments for Features-165-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,563$36,363$46,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,292$34,077$43,980
Adjustments for Features-153-3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,139$33,738$43,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForester2-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring230i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $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 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Manual thigh support length 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, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,210$8,410$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-153-3390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20142018
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.3,412 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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140554%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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