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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: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $16,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $16,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $40,950 $46,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Active Driving Assistant     500 500
Premium Package     2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Luxury Package       1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Active Driving Assistant     460 460
Premium Package     2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Luxury Package       1,335
Options (change) 1,932 1,932 6,000 5,700
Options (change) 1,542 1,542 5,520 5,245
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $33,577 $36,577 $50,295 $56,395
Total Invoice $31,177 $33,961 $47,465 $53,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,288
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,577$36,577$50,295$56,395
Adjustments for Features0-2000-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,577$36,377$50,295$56,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,825
Total Invoice$31,177$33,961$47,465$53,140
Adjustments for Features0-1860-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,177$33,775$47,465$52,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$5,416

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelForesterForester4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring430i440i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,295$8,495$8,295$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1860-259

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelForester4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in182.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height66.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%

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