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Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,063 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $14,937 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $13,662 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3.0si | M Coupe |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $31,295 | $34,295 | $40,700 | $50,400 |
| Base Invoice | $27,321 | $29,243 | $32,028 | $37,625 | $46,550 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | 224 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 199 | ||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | 38 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,350 | 2,950 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,156 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | 145 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 129 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,140 | 2,685 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,993 | 643 | 643 | 5,475 | 6,075 |
| Options (change) | 1,572 | 416 | 416 | 4,980 | 5,525 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $32,063 | $32,813 | $35,813 | $47,000 | $57,300 |
| Total Invoice | $29,768 | $30,534 | $33,319 | $43,430 | $52,900 |
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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: $21,602 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,796 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3.0si | M Coupe |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 255hp I6 | 330hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 430, 10 | 430, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,063 | $32,813 | $35,813 | $47,000 | $57,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,030 | -7,415 | -7,615 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,033 | $25,398 | $28,198 | $47,000 | $57,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $635 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Total Invoice | $29,768 | $30,534 | $33,319 | $43,430 | $52,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,598 | -6,900 | -7,085 | 0 | -277 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,170 | $23,634 | $26,234 | $43,430 | $52,623 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $536 | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $9,193 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3.0si | M Coupe |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr 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 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $200 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $8,940 | $10,325 | $10,525 | $2,910 | $3,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,030 | $7,415 | $7,615 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,598 | -6,900 | -7,085 | 0 | -277 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 161.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 49.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,109 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 42% |
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