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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: $36,593

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $19,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelForesterX4X4
TrimTouringxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,895 $45,550 $58,100
Universal garage door opener 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,200
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0  
Premium Package   2,200  
LED headlights   1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Driver Assistance Plus     2,100
Universal garage door opener 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750 1,105
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Text dictation   0  
Premium Package   2,025  
LED headlights   1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Rearview camera   370 370
Heated front seats   460 460
Driver Assistance Plus     1,935
Options (change) 648 9,550 8,750
Options (change) 419 8,795 8,060
Destination 1,050 995 995
Total Price $36,593 $56,095 $67,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,433
Model Year202120172017
ModelForesterX4X4
TrimTouringxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,593$56,095$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-985-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,593$55,110$64,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,175

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year202120172017
ModelForesterX4X4
TrimTouringxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
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
Pedestrian detection$50 $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$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$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation $50 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $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$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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$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$7,450$8,435$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928-3,346

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X4

Model Year20212017
ModelForesterX4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in184.3 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height67.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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