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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: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $46,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $42,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $76,100 $87,400 $111,900
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $70,690 $81,090 $103,630
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Navigation system 1,600 1,600      
Wood trim         0
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Navigation system 1,335 1,335      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,241 2,241 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 0 0 0
Destination 725 725 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,961 $32,961 $77,095 $88,395 $114,195
Total Invoice $28,699 $30,597 $71,685 $82,085 $105,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,219
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$30,961$32,961$77,095$88,395$114,195
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,900-3,050-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,961$32,586$75,195$85,345$110,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$10,150$35,175
Total Invoice$28,699$30,597$71,685$82,085$105,925
Adjustments for Features0-348-1,767-2,832-3,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,699$30,249$69,918$79,253$102,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$9,335$32,459

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelForesterForester6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber roof    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300 
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
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 headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
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$6,185$6,560$8,085$9,235$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,900$3,050$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-1,767-2,832-3,548

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20112015
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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