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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: $37,600

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $22,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,090 $46,000
Base Invoice $33,675 $42,500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   700
Premium Package   2,200
AWD   2,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   635
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,840
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
LED headlights   1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 595 13,550
Options (change) 385 12,345
Destination 915 925
Total Price $37,600 $60,475
Total Invoice $34,975 $55,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,085
Model Year20182014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,600$60,475
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$59,705
Total Invoice$34,975$55,770
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,975$55,060

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelForester4-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
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
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,755 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
BMW 4-Series 435i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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