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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: $30,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $32,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $30,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $57,000 $67,700 $88,900 $89,200
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $52,640 $62,485 $81,990 $82,265
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Cargo cover 166 166        
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900      
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Cargo net 46 46        
iPod integration 223 223        
Satellite radio 453 453        
Premium Package     1,800 1,800    
Heated front seats     500 500    
Temporary spare tire     150 150   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Wood trim           0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Cargo cover 108 108        
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324        
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,730      
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Cargo net 30 30        
iPod integration 145 145        
Satellite radio 340 340        
Premium Package     1,640 1,640    
Heated front seats     455 455    
Temporary spare tire     135 135   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,385 3,385 4,700 2,800 350 500
Options (change) 2,767 2,770 4,280 2,550 320 455
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Total Price $30,075 $32,275 $62,575 $71,375 $90,125 $90,575
Total Invoice $27,792 $29,874 $57,795 $65,910 $83,185 $83,595

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,584
Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp I6400hp V8400hp V8 H555hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8B7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$30,075$32,275$62,575$71,375$90,125$90,575
Adjustments for Features0-435-4,785-5,670-9,960-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,075$31,840$57,790$65,705$80,165$83,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$7,915$22,375$25,800
Total Invoice$27,792$29,874$57,795$65,910$83,185$83,595
Adjustments for Features0-403-4,419-5,236-9,193-6,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,792$29,471$53,376$60,674$73,992$77,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$7,298$20,616$23,772

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic    $2000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers    $300 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler $200    
Running boards    $350 
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15 $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25$25
Traffic information   $25  
USB port    $25 
Voice control for external devices    $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,660$6,095$10,445$11,330$15,620$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$4,785$5,670$9,960$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-4,419-5,236-9,193-6,447

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in115.5 in
Length179.5 in192.1 in
Width70.1 in78.1 in
Height65.9 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft351.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested44038%
Total Not Requested72562%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested44062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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