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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: $32,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited430i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,707 $40,765
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Premium Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Premium Package   2,115
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,953 6,300
Options (change) 2,297 5,815
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,143 $50,395
Total Invoice $29,699 $47,575

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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: $13,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,085
Model Year20102018
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited430i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4248hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,143$50,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,143$45,320
Total Invoice$29,699$47,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,699$42,784

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

Model Year20102018
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Limited430i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,970$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,791

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

Model Year20102018
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in182.5 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height65.9 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,777 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 430i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

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