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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: $27,894

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $42,090 $47,520
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Premium Package     3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Premium Package     3,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 574 715 5,545 1,645
Options (change) 418 509 5,045 1,495
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $27,894 $29,235 $52,120 $54,120
Total Invoice $25,973 $27,250 $47,960 $49,840

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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: $19,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,405
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,894$29,235$52,120$54,120
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,890-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,994$29,235$46,230$50,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$3,850
Total Invoice$25,973$27,250$47,960$49,840
Adjustments for Features-8380-5,420-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,135$27,250$42,540$46,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0$3,579

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,025$6,125$12,015$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,890$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-8380-5,420-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072009
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.3,242 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 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested142546%

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