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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $52,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $48,254

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Model Year2014201420142016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260
Navigation system 1,100            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200        
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74        
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36        
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150
Navigation system 975            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130        
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48        
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23        
Temporary spare tire       135 135 135 135
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 150 150 150 150
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 135 135 135 135
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $82,445 $85,845 $95,545 $98,545
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $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 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,925
Model Year2014201420142016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$82,445$85,845$95,545$98,545
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-5,735-5,735-6,835-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$31,128$33,928$76,710$80,110$88,710$91,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$3,400$12,000$15,000
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$76,605$79,700$88,660$91,390
Adjustments for Features0-186-373-5,329-5,324-6,342-6,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,351$29,019$31,617$71,276$74,376$82,318$85,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,266$0$3,100$11,042$13,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2014201420142016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$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 liftgate$350$350$350    
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Terrain selector$200$200$200    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$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$175    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
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
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
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$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
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 headlights   $200$200$200$200
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$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$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$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,985$7,185$7,385$12,720$12,720$13,820$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$5,735$5,735$6,835$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-373-5,329-5,324-6,342-6,339

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20142016
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in126.4 in
Length180.9 in206.6 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in44.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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