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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: $30,102

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,140

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $40,400 $50,100
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $37,170 $46,090
Navigation system 1,100     1,800 1,800
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Heated front seats       500 500
HD radio       500 500
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 975     1,640 1,640
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Heated front seats       455 455
HD radio       450 450
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 1,282 182 182 3,275 3,275
Options (change) 1,093 118 118 2,975 2,975
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Total Price $30,102 $31,002 $34,002 $44,450 $54,150
Total Invoice $28,140 $28,994 $31,779 $40,920 $49,840

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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: $21,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,207
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,102$31,002$34,002$44,450$54,150
Adjustments for Features-6,875-7,075-7,2750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,227$23,927$26,727$44,450$53,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$9,300
Total Invoice$28,140$28,994$31,779$40,920$49,840
Adjustments for Features-6,427-6,617-6,7990-368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,713$22,377$24,980$40,920$49,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$3,267$0$8,552

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$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$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,265$8,465$8,665$1,390$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,875$7,075$7,275$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,427-6,617-6,7990-368

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.2 in
Length180.9 in161.9 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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