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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: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,865

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $37,625 $46,550
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,800 1,800
Cargo cover 166 166    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
HD radio     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     700  
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 888 888 1,640 1,640
Cargo cover 108 108    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
HD radio     315 315
Heated front seats     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     635  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 1,166 1,166 3,825 3,125
Options (change) 996 996 3,475 2,840
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $29,836 $31,836 $45,350 $54,350
Total Invoice $27,865 $29,763 $41,925 $50,215

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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: $21,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,502
Model Year2012201220082008
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)?, 7?, 7430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,836$31,836$45,350$54,350
Adjustments for Features-5,925-6,300-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,911$25,536$45,250$54,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$9,100
Total Invoice$27,865$29,763$41,925$50,215
Adjustments for Features-5,534-5,890-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,331$23,873$41,833$50,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,542$0$8,382

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220082008
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$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 height adjuster, driver 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
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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$7,490$7,865$1,665$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$6,300$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,534-5,890-920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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