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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: $31,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $20,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,090

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $20,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $45,550 $58,100
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $43,040 $54,715
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,950 1,950
Bodyside moldings 240 240    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368      
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Text dictation     0 0
Premium Package     2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system 888 888 1,795 1,795
Bodyside moldings 156 156    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276      
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Text dictation     0 0
Premium Package     2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Rearview camera     370 370
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 2,868 2,500 5,750 3,550
Options (change) 2,221 1,945 5,295 3,270
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $31,538 $33,170 $52,295 $62,645
Total Invoice $29,090 $30,712 $49,330 $58,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,372
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,538$33,170$52,295$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,100-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,538$32,995$48,195$57,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$8,975
Total Invoice$29,090$30,712$49,330$58,980
Adjustments for Features0-162-3,868-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,090$30,550$45,462$53,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0$8,363

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterX4X4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive28iM40i
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
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$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,960$5,135$9,060$10,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,100$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-3,868-5,155

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20122017
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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 audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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