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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: $30,634

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,192

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $47,600 $59,250
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $44,950 $55,785
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Package     2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,565 1,565
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Package     2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 3,944 3,577 4,950 2,750
Options (change) 3,167 2,895 4,555 2,530
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $30,634 $32,467 $53,545 $62,995
Total Invoice $28,192 $29,999 $50,500 $59,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,861
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,634$32,467$53,545$62,995
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,775-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,634$32,232$47,770$56,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$8,525
Total Invoice$28,192$29,999$50,500$59,310
Adjustments for Features0-217-5,447-6,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,192$29,782$45,053$53,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$7,949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,570$11,110$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$5,775$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-5,447-6,308

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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