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

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $17,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $16,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Driver Assistance Package     950 950  
Premium Package     2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500  
Executive Package         4,000
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Driver Assistance Package     865 865  
Premium Package     2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455  
Executive Package         3,640
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,241 2,241 6,350 6,350 4,550
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 5,775 5,775 4,140
Destination 725 725 995 995 995
Total Price $30,961 $32,961 $48,095 $53,595 $69,745
Total Invoice $28,699 $30,597 $44,940 $50,000 $64,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,951
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,961$32,961$48,095$53,595$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-375-310-310-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,961$32,586$47,785$53,285$68,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$5,500$20,425
Total Invoice$28,699$30,597$44,940$50,000$64,880
Adjustments for Features0-348-290-289-1,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,699$30,249$44,650$49,711$63,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$5,061$18,802

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
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$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$5,635$6,010$5,945$5,945$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$310$310$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-290-289-1,428

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelForester4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height65.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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