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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: $29,431 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $26,964 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $24,740 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 |
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,741 | 2,741 | 6,850 | 4,650 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 2,305 | 2,308 | 6,235 | 4,230 | 4,230 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $29,431 | $31,631 | $56,395 | $60,695 | $69,745 |
| Total Invoice | $27,330 | $29,412 | $52,070 | $56,045 | $64,370 |
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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: $22,749 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,848 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,431 | $31,631 | $56,395 | $60,695 | $69,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -435 | -4,215 | -4,665 | -6,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,431 | $31,196 | $52,180 | $56,030 | $63,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,765 | $0 | $3,850 | $10,850 |
| Total Invoice | $27,330 | $29,412 | $52,070 | $56,045 | $64,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -404 | -3,892 | -4,308 | -6,197 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,330 | $29,008 | $48,178 | $51,737 | $58,173 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,678 | $0 | $3,559 | $9,995 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||
| 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 | $6,790 | $7,225 | $11,005 | $11,455 | $13,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $435 | $4,215 | $4,665 | $6,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -404 | -3,892 | -4,308 | -6,197 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 1850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
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