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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: $36,200

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $17,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020152015
ModelForester4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,595 $40,750 $46,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
LED headlights   1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
LED headlights   1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Options (change) 595 11,550 11,550
Options (change) 385 10,505 10,505
Destination 1,010 995 995
Total Price $36,200 $53,295 $58,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,364
Model Year202020152015
ModelForester4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,200$53,295$58,795
Adjustments for Features-2,30500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,895$53,295$58,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year202020152015
ModelForester4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring428i435i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$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$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$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  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,450$6,145$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20202015
ModelForester4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height67.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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