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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: $32,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $30,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $59,600 $70,200 $90,300
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $55,010 $64,765 $83,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432      
iPod integration 223 223      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900    
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Cargo net 46 46      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324      
iPod integration 145 145      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,730    
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Cargo net 30 30      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,385 3,385 2,400 500 500
Options (change) 2,767 2,770 2,185 455 455
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Total Price $30,075 $32,275 $62,895 $71,595 $91,695
Total Invoice $27,792 $29,874 $58,090 $66,115 $84,605

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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: $27,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,592
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp I6400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20
Total Price$30,075$32,275$62,895$71,595$91,695
Adjustments for Features0-435-5,095-5,845-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,075$31,840$57,800$65,750$83,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$7,950$25,685
Total Invoice$27,792$29,874$58,090$66,115$84,605
Adjustments for Features0-403-4,706-5,398-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,792$29,471$53,384$60,717$77,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$7,333$23,646

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo net$40$40  $40
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat  $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 
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0  $0
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Leather door panel trim  $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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim  $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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,810$10,470$11,220$13,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$5,095$5,845$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-4,706-5,398-7,575

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20092012
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%

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