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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $53,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $49,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Satellite radio 453 453        
iPod integration 223 223        
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Navigation system 1,501 1,501        
Satellite radio 340 340        
iPod integration 145 145        
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 150 150 150 150
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 135 135 135 135
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $82,445 $85,845 $95,545 $98,545
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $76,605 $79,700 $88,660 $91,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,302
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$29,431$31,931$82,445$85,845$95,545$98,545
Adjustments for Features0-435-7,635-7,635-8,735-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,496$74,810$78,210$86,810$89,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$3,400$12,000$15,000
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$76,605$79,700$88,660$91,390
Adjustments for Features0-403-7,094-7,088-8,106-8,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,209$29,158$69,511$72,612$80,554$83,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0$3,101$11,043$13,778

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150$150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,735$6,170$13,370$13,370$14,470$14,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$7,635$7,635$8,735$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-7,094-7,088-8,106-8,101

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20102016
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in126.4 in
Length179.5 in206.6 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in44.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft318.2 ft3

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