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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $53,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $49,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $78,450
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $72,355
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Heated front seats     500
Wood trim     0
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Heated front seats     455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 129 270 500
Options (change) 84 175 455
Destination 625 625 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,649 $28,790 $81,125
Total Invoice $25,710 $26,805 $74,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,769
Model Year200620062010
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp H4360hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$27,649$28,790$81,125
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,749$28,790$78,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,710$26,805$74,985
Adjustments for Features-8370-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,873$26,805$72,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year200620062010
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$6,420$5,520$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-2,343

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelForester6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in109.4 in
Length176.6 in190.2 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in28.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.0 ft3

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