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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: $27,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $26,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Cargo net 46 46 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Cargo net 30 30 53 53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Roof rack crossbars     216 216 216
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Options (change) 175 316 3,205 1,955 1,955
Options (change) 114 205 2,909 1,769 1,769
Destination 625 625 995 995 995
Total Price $27,695 $28,836 $53,900 $60,450 $69,300
Total Invoice $25,740 $26,835 $50,309 $56,344 $64,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,484
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4230hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,695$28,836$53,900$60,450$69,300
Adjustments for Features-9000-7,415-8,665-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$28,836$46,485$51,785$59,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$5,300$13,400
Total Invoice$25,740$26,835$50,309$56,344$64,484
Adjustments for Features-8360-6,921-8,076-8,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,904$26,835$43,388$48,268$55,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$4,880$12,335

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,375$5,475$12,890$14,140$14,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$7,415$8,665$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-6,921-8,076-8,761

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in98.3 in
Length176.6 in166.9 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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