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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: $33,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Touring430i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $41,950
Base Invoice $28,084 $39,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   2,200
Driver Assistance Package   950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335 1,795
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   2,025
Driver Assistance Package   875
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,455 8,300
Options (change) 1,927 7,660
Destination 725 995
Total Price $33,175 $51,245
Total Invoice $30,736 $48,350

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,948
Model Year20112017
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Touring430i
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$33,175$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$47,360
Total Invoice$30,736$48,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,736$44,684

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

Model Year20112017
ModelForester4-Series Gran Coupe
Trim2.5 XT Touring430i
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $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 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 release, second row seats$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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,685$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,666

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

Model Year20112017
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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