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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: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $50,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $46,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $76,600
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $70,650
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
HD radio     350
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     1,000
Lane departure warning     500
Wood trim     0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
HD radio     315
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     910
Lane departure warning     455
Wood trim     0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,932 1,932 5,345
Options (change) 1,542 1,542 4,810
Destination 850 850 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,577 $36,577 $84,070
Total Invoice $31,177 $33,961 $77,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,370
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4360hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,577$36,577$84,070
Adjustments for Features-3,190-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,387$33,187$84,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,177$33,961$77,585
Adjustments for Features-2,962-3,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,215$30,813$77,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForester6-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,045$9,245$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,962-3,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelForester6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length180.9 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in28.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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