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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: $37,653

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $30,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,009

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $28,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $59,250
Base Invoice $33,675 $55,785
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Navigation system   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Navigation system   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
LED headlights   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 648 7,550
Options (change) 419 6,950
Destination 915 995
Total Price $37,653 $67,795
Total Invoice $35,009 $63,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,844
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4355hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$37,653$67,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,653$64,735
Total Invoice$35,009$63,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,009$60,853

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX4
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats$50 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$9,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,877

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,235 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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