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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: $30,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $40,400 $50,100
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $37,170 $46,090
Cargo cover 166 166    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     700  
Wood trim     0 0
Cargo cover 108 108    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     635  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 1,766 1,766 3,975 3,275
Options (change) 1,443 1,443 3,610 2,975
Destination 725 725 775 775
Total Price $30,486 $32,486 $45,150 $54,150
Total Invoice $28,354 $30,252 $41,555 $49,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,294
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,486$32,486$45,150$54,150
Adjustments for Features-5,575-5,875-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,911$26,611$45,050$54,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$9,100
Total Invoice$28,354$30,252$41,555$49,840
Adjustments for Features-5,185-5,471-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,169$24,781$41,463$49,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,612$0$8,377

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Headlight washers   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,340$1,565$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$5,875$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,185-5,471-920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.2 in
Length179.5 in161.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft39.2 ft3

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