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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $62,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $57,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $88,900 $89,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $81,990 $82,265
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Temporary spare tire       150
Wood trim       0
CD changer, remote       600
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Temporary spare tire       135
Wood trim       0
CD changer, remote       545
Options (change) 533 761 350 1,100
Options (change) 392 539 320 1,000
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $90,125 $91,175
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $83,185 $84,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,207
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4400hp V8 H555hp V8
TransmissionA4M5B7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$27,873$29,301$90,125$91,175
Adjustments for Features-6400-12,575-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$77,550$81,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,825
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$83,185$84,140
Adjustments for Features-5960-11,607-9,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$71,578$75,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$3,518

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$17,920$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$12,575$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-11,607-9,044

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in115.5 in
Length176.6 in192.1 in
Width68.3 in78.1 in
Height65.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft351.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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