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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,341

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Premium Package     3,900 2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Premium Package     3,550 2,275 2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Options (change) 537 537 5,450 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 347 347 4,960 3,685 3,685
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Total Price $31,482 $34,482 $52,825 $57,325 $66,475
Total Invoice $29,341 $32,124 $48,815 $52,970 $61,385

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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: $20,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,411
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,482$34,482$52,825$57,325$66,475
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,150-1,600-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,482$34,282$51,675$55,725$62,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$29,341$32,124$48,815$52,970$61,385
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,063-1,478-3,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,341$31,938$47,752$51,492$58,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$3,740$10,262

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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$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   
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$7,715$7,915$8,865$9,315$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,150$1,600$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,063-1,478-3,371

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152011
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.3,242 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
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested225070%
Total Not Requested95030%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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