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Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,894 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $26,951 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $24,687 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | 545 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 574 | 715 | 5,300 | 3,100 | 3,100 |
| Options (change) | 418 | 509 | 4,825 | 2,820 | 2,820 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $27,894 | $29,235 | $54,845 | $59,145 | $68,195 |
| Total Invoice | $25,973 | $27,250 | $50,660 | $54,635 | $62,960 |
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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: $21,611 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,761 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,894 | $29,235 | $54,845 | $59,145 | $68,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -6,240 | -6,340 | -8,390 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,994 | $29,235 | $48,605 | $52,805 | $59,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,241 | $0 | $4,200 | $11,200 |
| Total Invoice | $25,973 | $27,250 | $50,660 | $54,635 | $62,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -838 | 0 | -5,764 | -5,857 | -7,746 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,135 | $27,250 | $44,896 | $48,778 | $55,214 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,115 | $0 | $3,882 | $10,318 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $5,475 | $11,715 | $11,815 | $13,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $6,240 | $6,340 | $8,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -838 | 0 | -5,764 | -5,857 | -7,746 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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