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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: $48,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $44,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $75,400 $86,700 $111,200
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $69,550 $79,945 $102,485
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Wood trim         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 129 270 0 0 0
Options (change) 84 175 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,649 $28,790 $76,325 $87,625 $113,425
Total Invoice $25,710 $26,805 $70,475 $80,870 $104,710

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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: $44,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,879
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp H4315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7205, 9500, 12500, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$27,649$28,790$76,325$87,625$113,425
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,115-6,265-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,749$28,790$71,210$81,360$106,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$10,150$35,475
Total Invoice$25,710$26,805$70,475$80,870$104,710
Adjustments for Features-8370-4,723-5,782-6,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,873$26,805$65,752$75,088$98,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$9,336$32,736

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300   
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Carbon fiber roof    $0
Hood scoop $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,470$5,570$10,685$11,835$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,115$6,265$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-4,723-5,782-6,222

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelForester6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.2 ft3

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