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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: $30,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $31,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,689

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $29,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $57,000 $67,700 $88,900 $89,200
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $52,640 $62,485 $81,990 $82,265
Navigation system 1,000 1,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185        
Cargo cover 166 166        
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453        
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363        
Universal garage door opener 93 93        
Cargo net 48 48        
Premium Package     1,800 1,800    
Technology Package     2,200      
Heated front seats     500 500    
Temporary spare tire     150 150   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Around view cameras       900    
Driver Assistance Package           2,200
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 888 888        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120        
Cargo cover 108 108        
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340        
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272        
Universal garage door opener 61 61        
Cargo net 31 31        
Premium Package     1,640 1,640    
Technology Package     2,000      
Heated front seats     455 455    
Temporary spare tire     135 135   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Around view cameras       820    
Driver Assistance Package           2,000
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,308 2,308 5,000 3,700 350 2,700
Options (change) 1,820 1,820 4,550 3,370 320 2,455
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Total Price $30,978 $32,978 $62,875 $72,275 $90,125 $92,775
Total Invoice $28,689 $30,587 $58,065 $66,730 $83,185 $85,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,673
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
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)?, 7?, 7205, 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$30,978$32,978$62,875$72,275$90,125$92,775
Adjustments for Features0-375-4,010-4,895-8,685-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,978$32,603$58,865$67,380$81,440$86,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$8,515$22,575$27,150
Total Invoice$28,689$30,587$58,065$66,730$83,185$85,595
Adjustments for Features0-348-3,703-4,519-8,016-6,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,689$30,239$54,362$62,211$75,169$79,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$7,849$20,807$24,996

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
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$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
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 audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote    $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
Media drive  $15 $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25$25 $25  
USB port$25$25  $25 
Voice control for external devices    $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
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$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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
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 release, second row seats$50$50    
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$5,785$6,160$9,795$10,680$14,470$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$4,010$4,895$8,685$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-3,703-4,519-8,016-6,237

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20122011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

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 link100Yes
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 Requested54046%
Total Not Requested62554%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested54044%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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