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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: $17,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $17,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363     750
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Navigation system 1,600 1,600      
Premium Package     2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450   950
Luxury Package       1,450  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272     690
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Navigation system 1,335 1,335      
Premium Package     2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335   875
Luxury Package       1,335  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,241 2,241 4,300 4,000 2,250
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 3,955 3,680 2,070
Destination 725 725 995 995 995
Total Price $30,961 $32,961 $48,595 $54,695 $70,945
Total Invoice $28,699 $30,597 $45,900 $51,575 $66,705

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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: $15,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,208
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,961$32,961$48,595$54,695$70,945
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,110-2,385-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,961$32,586$46,485$52,310$68,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$5,825$22,450
Total Invoice$28,699$30,597$45,900$51,575$66,705
Adjustments for Features0-348-1,993-2,249-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,699$30,249$43,907$49,326$64,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$5,419$20,908

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
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
Surround sound   $250$250
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
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$6,160$6,535$8,270$8,545$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,110$2,385$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-1,993-2,249-1,890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112018
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.3,559 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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