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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: $32,767

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,148

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $48,000
Base Invoice $26,707 $44,840
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Bodyside moldings 238  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system 1,501 1,955
Bodyside moldings 155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 3,577 5,400
Options (change) 2,746 4,910
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,767 $54,395
Total Invoice $30,148 $50,745

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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: $16,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,082
Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$32,767$54,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,767$49,555
Total Invoice$30,148$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,148$46,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,295$10,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,515

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,440 lb.4,260 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 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
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%

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