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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: $36,253

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $7,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020152015
ModelForester2-Series2-Series
TrimTouring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,595 $32,100 $43,100
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   4,050 2,150
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   3,685 1,955
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 648 10,250 7,450
Options (change) 419 9,325 6,775
Destination 1,010 995 995
Total Price $36,253 $43,345 $51,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,239
Model Year202020152015
ModelForester2-Series2-Series
TrimTouring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,253$43,345$51,545
Adjustments for Features-3,5050-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,748$43,345$50,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,175

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year202020152015
ModelForester2-Series2-Series
TrimTouring228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$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  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$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  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,625$6,120$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-956

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20202015
ModelForester2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length182.1 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in69.8 in
Height67.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested318077%
Total Not Requested92523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Total Requested163072%
Total Not Requested62528%

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