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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $26,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
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 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 1,100          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200      
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36      
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,300 1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
App support       250 250 250
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Navigation system 975          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130      
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23      
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       3,005 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
App support       230 230 230
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 7,100 4,900 4,900
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 6,465 4,460 4,460
Destination 825 825 825 895 895 895
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $56,645 $60,945 $69,995
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $52,300 $56,275 $64,600

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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: $24,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,904
Model Year201420142014201220122012
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?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$56,645$60,945$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-2,215-2,665-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$31,128$33,928$54,430$58,280$65,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$52,300$56,275$64,600
Adjustments for Features0-186-373-2,045-2,461-4,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,351$29,019$31,617$50,255$53,814$60,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,266$0$3,559$9,993

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420142014201220122012
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   
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 
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
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 
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0   
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$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
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$7,865$8,065$8,265$10,080$10,530$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$2,215$2,665$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-373-2,045-2,461-4,352

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
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 information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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