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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $47,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $43,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $67,890 $76,540
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 2,095 2,095
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $76,795 $86,195
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $70,880 $79,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,433
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,431$31,931$76,795$86,195
Adjustments for Features0-435-2,425-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,496$74,370$83,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$8,800
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$70,880$79,530
Adjustments for Features0-403-2,238-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,209$29,158$68,642$76,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0$8,097

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,495$8,485$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$2,425$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-2,238-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelForester6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in192.8 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height65.9 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

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