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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: $32,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,220

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Touring428i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,995 $40,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $37,440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 2,150
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,955
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 1,641 8,350
Options (change) 1,341 7,615
Destination 795 925
Total Price $32,431 $49,775
Total Invoice $30,220 $45,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,956
Model Year20132014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Touring428i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,431$49,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,431$46,740
Total Invoice$30,220$45,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,220$43,176

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Touring428i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
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 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 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$5,960$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelForester4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length169.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height65.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,635 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
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
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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