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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: $33,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $48,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,153

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $43,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $75,800 $118,900
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $69,160 $108,380
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Convenience Package     1,000  
Heated front seats     450  
HD radio     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Proximity key     1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Convenience Package     910  
Heated front seats     410  
HD radio     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Proximity key     910 910
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,894 1,894 5,745 4,295
Options (change) 1,518 1,518 5,225 3,905
Destination 850 850 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,539 $36,539 $82,240 $125,590
Total Invoice $31,153 $33,937 $75,080 $114,680

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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: $49,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,336
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,539$36,539$82,240$125,590
Adjustments for Features-440-6400-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,099$35,899$82,240$120,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$38,750
Total Invoice$31,153$33,937$75,080$114,680
Adjustments for Features-409-5940-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$33,343$75,080$110,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$35,400

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelForesterForester7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Integrated hands-free telephone  $500$500
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,370$8,570$7,930$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$640$0$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-409-5940-4,200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in123.2 in
Length180.9 in203.9 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in43.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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