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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: $31,204 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $24,736 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,847 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $22,809 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $48,950 | $56,950 | $65,800 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $45,215 | $52,575 | $60,715 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | 195 | 245 | 245 | 245 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Cargo tray | 110 | 110 | 110 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,250 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | 216 | 216 | 216 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 685 | 685 | 685 |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | 2,050 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Cargo tray | 97 | 97 | 97 | ||
| 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) | 2,484 | 2,484 | 6,065 | 4,815 | 4,815 |
| Options (change) | 1,936 | 1,936 | 5,516 | 4,376 | 4,376 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $31,204 | $33,204 | $55,940 | $62,690 | $71,540 |
| Total Invoice | $28,847 | $30,745 | $51,656 | $57,876 | $66,016 |
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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: $20,631 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,018 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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 | 650, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,204 | $33,204 | $55,940 | $62,690 | $71,540 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -4,105 | -4,755 | -6,755 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,204 | $32,829 | $51,835 | $57,935 | $64,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $6,100 | $12,950 |
| Total Invoice | $28,847 | $30,745 | $51,656 | $57,876 | $66,016 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -347 | -3,791 | -4,390 | -6,233 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,847 | $30,398 | $47,865 | $53,486 | $59,783 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,551 | $0 | $5,621 | $11,918 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,550 | $6,925 | $10,655 | $11,305 | $13,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $4,105 | $4,755 | $6,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -347 | -3,791 | -4,390 | -6,233 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| 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
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 150% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 24% |
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