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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: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $25,448 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $23,288 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $46,500 | $52,400 | $61,550 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $42,980 | $48,410 | $56,825 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,900 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,550 | ||||
| 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) | 487 | 715 | 5,900 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Options (change) | 362 | 509 | 5,370 | 1,820 | 1,820 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $53,275 | $55,275 | $64,425 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $49,225 | $51,105 | $59,520 |
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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: $20,273 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,512 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 255hp I6 | 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, 7 | 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 | $27,827 | $29,255 | $53,275 | $55,275 | $64,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -5,815 | -4,090 | -6,140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,187 | $29,255 | $47,460 | $51,185 | $58,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $3,725 | $10,825 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $49,225 | $51,105 | $59,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -597 | 0 | -5,373 | -3,781 | -5,673 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,340 | $27,270 | $43,852 | $47,324 | $53,847 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $3,472 | $9,995 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive30i | 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 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $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 audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| 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 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| 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 | $7,290 | $6,650 | $12,465 | $10,740 | $12,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $5,815 | $4,090 | $6,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -597 | 0 | -5,373 | -3,781 | -5,673 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| 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. | 3,242 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 sDrive30i
| 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 47% |
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