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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $47,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $43,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $75,500 $88,200 $137,300 $126,500
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $69,640 $81,325 $126,495 $116,560
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
App support     250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185
App support     230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320    
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 4,350 4,700 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 3,910 4,230 2,415 2,415
Destination 850 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,700 1,000
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $80,745 $94,795 $142,545 $131,045
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $74,445 $87,450 $131,505 $120,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,881
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$33,377$36,377$80,745$94,795$142,545$131,045
Adjustments for Features0-200-635-1,885-10,385-5,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$80,110$92,910$132,160$125,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$12,800$52,050$45,400
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$74,445$87,450$131,505$120,870
Adjustments for Features0-186-585-1,739-9,581-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$73,860$85,711$121,924$115,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$11,851$48,064$41,905

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200 
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Terrain selector$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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 
Regenerative braking  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200$200
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
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
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225 
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75 
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 recliner, second row seats    $150 
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Active steering    $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,610$8,810$9,245$10,495$18,995$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$635$1,885$10,385$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-585-1,739-9,581-5,105

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in126.4 in
Length180.9 in205.3 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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