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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $50,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $46,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $78,900 $122,600
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $72,590 $112,790
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
HD radio     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
HD radio     450 450
Satellite radio     540 540
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 990 990
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,311 $32,311 $80,770 $126,170
Total Invoice $28,210 $30,108 $74,355 $116,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,815
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,311$32,311$80,770$126,170
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,445-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,311$32,011$79,325$119,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$40,150
Total Invoice$28,210$30,108$74,355$116,255
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,330-6,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,210$29,828$73,025$110,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,618$0$37,061

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Integrated hands-free telephone  $500$500
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
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  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
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
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$6,185$6,485$7,630$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,445$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,330-6,169

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122007
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in123.2 in
Length179.5 in203.9 in
Width70.1 in74.9 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in43.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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