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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: $27,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $26,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,013

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46 60 60 60
Cargo tray 75 75 110 110 110
Satellite radio 445 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30 53 53 53
Cargo tray 46 46 97 97 97
Satellite radio 334 334      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Roof rack crossbars     216 216 216
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 608 836 3,665 2,415 2,415
Options (change) 438 585 3,326 2,186 2,186
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $27,948 $29,376 $54,360 $60,910 $69,760
Total Invoice $26,013 $27,346 $50,726 $56,761 $64,901

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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: $20,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,833
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,948$29,376$54,360$60,910$69,760
Adjustments for Features-6400-6,940-8,540-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,308$29,376$47,420$52,370$60,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$26,013$27,346$50,726$56,761$64,901
Adjustments for Features-5960-6,476-7,958-8,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,417$27,346$44,250$48,803$56,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$4,553$12,008

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201620162016
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
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   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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 
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 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
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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   
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 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
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 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
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$6,640$6,000$12,940$14,540$15,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$6,940$8,540$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-6,476-7,958-8,643

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082016
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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