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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: $30,847

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,610

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Navigation system 1,100          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
Cargo net 87 87 87 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 245 245 245
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36      
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Navigation system 975          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
Cargo net 56 56 56 53 53 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66 66 66
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 216 216 216
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23      
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Options (change) 2,027 927 927 5,390 4,140 4,140
Options (change) 1,563 588 588 4,897 3,757 3,757
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $30,847 $31,747 $34,747 $55,265 $62,015 $70,865
Total Invoice $28,610 $29,464 $32,249 $51,037 $57,257 $65,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,837
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,847$31,747$34,747$55,265$62,015$70,865
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-2,805-3,255-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,847$31,547$34,347$52,460$58,760$65,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$6,300$12,950
Total Invoice$28,610$29,464$32,249$51,037$57,257$65,397
Adjustments for Features0-186-371-2,590-3,005-5,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,610$29,278$31,878$48,447$54,252$60,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,268$0$5,805$11,916

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,050$8,250$10,655$11,105$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$2,805$3,255$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-371-2,590-3,005-5,034

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length180.9 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height66.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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