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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $29,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $58,100
Base Invoice $26,116 $54,715
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
4-speed automatic 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
4-speed automatic 727  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 1,868 1,200
Options (change) 1,466 1,105
Destination 625 995
Total Price $30,388 $60,295
Total Invoice $28,207 $56,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,776
Model Year20072017
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp I6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$30,388$60,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,388$53,045
Total Invoice$28,207$56,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,207$49,983

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,832

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in184.3 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,235 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft349.4 ft3

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