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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: $31,498

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $32,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,201

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $30,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $59,600 $70,200 $90,300
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $55,010 $64,765 $83,255
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453      
Cargo cover 166 166      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Cargo net 48 48      
Premium Package     3,500    
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Around view cameras       900  
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340      
Cargo cover 108 108      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Cargo net 31 31      
Premium Package     3,185    
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Around view cameras       820  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,308 2,308 4,000 1,400 500
Options (change) 1,820 1,820 3,640 1,275 455
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $31,498 $33,098 $64,495 $72,495 $91,695
Total Invoice $29,201 $30,699 $59,545 $66,935 $84,605

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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: $27,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,580
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iM
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)?, 7?, 7205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20
Total Price$31,498$33,098$64,495$72,495$91,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-5,160-5,070-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,498$32,723$59,335$67,425$84,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$8,090$25,425
Total Invoice$29,201$30,699$59,545$66,935$84,605
Adjustments for Features0-348-4,764-4,681-6,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,201$30,351$54,781$62,254$78,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$7,473$23,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX6X6X6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35ixDrive50iM
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 $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 $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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
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 $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Leather door panel trim  $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
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 release, second row seats$50$50   
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$5,450$5,825$10,610$10,520$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$5,160$5,070$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-4,764-4,681-6,399

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X6

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterX6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in115.5 in
Length169.5 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested84040%
Total Not Requested124060%

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