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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: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $24,659 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $22,345 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $45,750 | $51,650 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $42,090 | $47,520 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 750 | 750 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 685 | 685 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,550 | 2,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,641 | 1,641 | 8,395 | 6,995 |
| Options (change) | 1,341 | 1,341 | 7,640 | 6,365 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $54,970 | $59,470 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $50,555 | $54,710 |
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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: $21,694 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,618 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 255hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $54,970 | $59,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -2,965 | -3,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,311 | $31,936 | $52,005 | $56,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $4,050 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $50,555 | $54,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -2,727 | -3,142 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,210 | $29,759 | $47,828 | $51,568 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,549 | $0 | $3,740 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,640 | $7,015 | $9,605 | $10,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $2,965 | $3,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -2,727 | -3,142 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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. | 3,242 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 60% |
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