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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $45,800
Base Invoice $26,116 $42,815
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 1,761 5,250
Options (change) 1,448 4,795
Destination 645 995
Total Price $30,301 $52,045
Total Invoice $28,209 $48,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,207
Model Year20082015
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,301$52,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,301$47,560
Total Invoice$28,209$48,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,209$44,416

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20082015
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited435i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,045$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20082015
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in71.8 in
Height65.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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