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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $25,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $42,090 $47,520
iPod integration 223 223 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Package     3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
iPod integration 145 145 365 365
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Package     3,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 8,045 4,145
Options (change) 2,305 2,308 7,320 3,770
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $29,431 $31,631 $54,620 $56,620
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,412 $50,235 $52,115

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,258
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,431$31,631$54,620$56,620
Adjustments for Features0-435-3,965-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,196$50,655$54,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$3,650
Total Invoice$27,330$29,412$50,235$52,115
Adjustments for Features0-404-3,647-2,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,330$29,008$46,588$49,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,678$0$3,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,025$11,455$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$3,965$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-3,647-2,131

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in98.3 in
Length179.5 in166.9 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height65.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%
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 lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested127541%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%

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