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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: $29,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $26,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $24,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
iPod integration 223 223      
Cargo net 46 46 60 60 60
Satellite radio 453 453      
Cargo tray   75 110 110 110
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Navigation system 1,501 1,501      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
iPod integration 145 145      
Cargo net 30 30 53 53 53
Satellite radio 340 340      
Cargo tray   46 97 97 97
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 2,787 2,862 5,070 3,820 3,820
Options (change) 2,189 2,235 4,615 3,475 3,475
Destination 695 695 995 995 995
Total Price $29,477 $32,052 $55,765 $62,315 $71,165
Total Invoice $27,239 $29,637 $52,015 $58,050 $66,190

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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: $21,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,061
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,477$32,052$55,765$62,315$71,165
Adjustments for Features0-475-5,055-6,655-7,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,477$31,577$50,710$55,660$63,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$27,239$29,637$52,015$58,050$66,190
Adjustments for Features0-439-4,715-6,200-6,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,239$29,198$47,300$51,850$59,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,959$0$4,550$12,003

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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  
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
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 
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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel 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
Voice recorder  $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   
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 
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
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$6,750$7,225$11,805$13,405$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$5,055$6,655$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439-4,715-6,200-6,887

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102016
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.3,264 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 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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