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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 Limited   
Difference: $25,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 2,100 2,100
iPod integration 223 223 400 400 400
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Premium Package     3,900 2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,910 1,910 1,910
iPod integration 145 145 365 365 365
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Premium Package     3,550 2,275 2,275
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 7,800 6,400 6,400
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 7,100 5,825 5,825
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $55,175 $59,675 $68,825
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $50,955 $55,110 $63,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,107
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,431$31,931$55,175$59,675$68,825
Adjustments for Features0-435-3,940-4,390-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,496$51,235$55,285$62,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$50,955$55,110$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-403-3,639-4,054-5,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,209$29,158$47,316$51,056$57,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0$3,740$10,265

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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   
Roof rails$250$250   
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 
Raised top speed limiter    $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
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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
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$10,630$11,080$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$3,940$4,390$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-3,639-4,054-5,944

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102011
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested125039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested132561%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested132561%

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