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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: $36,253

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $47,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201520152015201520152015
ModelForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimTouring740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,595 $78,000 $82,500 $91,000 $84,300 $141,200 $132,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230            
Universal garage door opener 120            
Door sill trim plates 53            
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900 1,200
LED headlights   1,900 1,900   1,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149            
Universal garage door opener 78            
Door sill trim plates 34            
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,730 1,095
LED headlights   1,730 1,730   1,730    
Options (change) 648 5,000 5,000 3,100 5,000 1,900 3,100
Options (change) 419 4,555 4,555 2,825 4,555 1,730 2,825
Destination 1,010 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,253 $83,995 $88,495 $95,095 $90,295 $145,795 $136,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,730
Model Year2020201520152015201520152015
ModelForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimTouring740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine182hp H4315hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8350hp I6 H535hp V12540hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12205, 12600, 16205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$36,253$83,995$88,495$95,095$90,295$145,795$136,295
Adjustments for Features0-895-2,845-3,745-1,070-9,195-6,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,253$83,100$85,650$91,350$89,225$136,600$130,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$8,250$6,125$53,500$46,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2020201520152015201520152015
ModelForester7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimTouring740Li740Ld750LiActiveHybrid 7760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25      
PIN Code Access$10      
Power door closers   $300 $300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer   $350 $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Backup collision intervention$150      
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250 $250    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50 $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane sway warning$25      
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Rearview camera$200    $200 
Temporary spare tire$150      
Terrain selector$200      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo tray$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250      
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows     $200 
Laminated rear side windows     $100 
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100      
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote     $200$200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150 $150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound   $250 $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200 
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150 
Power release, second row seats$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$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 $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Active steering     $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350$350$350
Rear wheel steering     $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,120$12,070$12,970$10,295$18,420$15,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$2,845$3,745$1,070$9,195$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831-2,640-3,474-993-8,515-5,825

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20202015
ModelForester7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in126.4 in
Length182.1 in205.3 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height67.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Ld

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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