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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: $31,550

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,386

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $40,400 $50,100
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $37,170 $46,090
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Premium Package     2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     500 500
Wood trim     0 0
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Premium Package     2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     450 450
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 605 605 3,725 1,475
Options (change) 392 392 3,385 1,335
Destination 850 850 775 775
Total Price $31,550 $34,550 $44,900 $52,350
Total Invoice $29,386 $32,169 $41,330 $48,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,340
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,550$34,550$44,900$52,350
Adjustments for Features-7,375-7,575-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,175$26,975$43,300$52,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$9,050
Total Invoice$29,386$32,169$41,330$48,200
Adjustments for Features-6,869-7,053-1,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,517$25,116$39,857$48,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$8,343

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$8,640$8,840$2,865$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$7,575$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,869-7,053-1,4730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152007
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
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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