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Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,902

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,382

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Cargo net 68 68 60 60 60
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 245 245 245
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Cold Weather Package     700 700 700
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cargo tray     110 110 110
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Cargo net 44 44 53 53 53
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 216 216 216
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Cold Weather Package     635 635 635
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Cargo tray     97 97 97
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 897 897 6,265 5,015 5,015
Options (change) 580 580 5,696 4,556 4,556
Destination 915 915 995 995 995
Total Price $34,902 $37,902 $56,960 $63,510 $72,360
Total Invoice $32,382 $35,170 $53,096 $59,131 $67,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,697
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,902$37,902$56,960$63,510$72,360
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,3600-1,400-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,842$36,542$56,960$62,110$70,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$32,382$35,170$53,096$59,131$67,271
Adjustments for Features-983-1,2620-1,303-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,399$33,908$53,096$57,828$65,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$4,732$11,990

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,435$11,735$10,375$11,775$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,360$0$1,400$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-983-1,2620-1,303-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length180.9 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height66.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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