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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $49,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $45,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $75,500 $88,200 $101,000 $137,300 $126,500
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $69,640 $81,325 $93,100 $126,495 $116,560
Universal garage door opener 87 87          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42            
Rear spoiler 353 353          
Satellite radio 445 445          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     800 800      
Cold Weather Package     800 800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350    
Universal garage door opener 56 56          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28            
Rear spoiler 230 230          
Satellite radio 334 334          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     730 730      
Cold Weather Package     730 730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320    
Options (change) 927 1,068 1,600 1,950 350 0 0
Options (change) 648 739 1,460 1,780 320 0 0
Destination 625 625 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $28,247 $29,588 $77,995 $92,045 $102,245 $139,895 $128,395
Total Invoice $26,203 $27,480 $71,995 $85,000 $94,315 $129,090 $118,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,527
Model Year2007200720122012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$28,247$29,588$77,995$92,045$102,245$139,895$128,395
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,525-6,725-7,975-15,125-10,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,347$29,588$72,470$85,320$94,270$124,770$118,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$12,850$21,800$52,300$45,650
Total Invoice$26,203$27,480$71,995$85,000$94,315$129,090$118,455
Adjustments for Features-8350-5,100-6,210-7,356-13,957-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,368$27,480$66,895$78,790$86,959$115,133$108,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,112$0$11,895$20,064$48,238$42,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2007200720122012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power door closers    $300$300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500 
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera     $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Regenerative braking  $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Hood scoop $100     
Laminated front side windows    $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Active steering     $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,520$5,620$11,145$12,345$13,595$20,745$15,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,525$6,725$7,975$15,125$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350-5,100-6,210-7,356-13,957-9,480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in126.4 in
Length176.6 in205.3 in
Width68.3 in74.9 in
Height65.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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