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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: $64,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterX6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $90,300
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $83,255
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Temporary spare tire     135
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 533 761 1,100
Options (change) 392 539 1,000
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $92,295
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $85,150

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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: $54,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,607
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterX6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4555hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17275/40-20
Total Price$27,873$29,301$92,295
Adjustments for Features-6400-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$81,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$85,150
Adjustments for Features-5960-10,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$74,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterX6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $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
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$16,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-10,172

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20082012
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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