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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: $32,707

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $42,090 $47,520
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     350 350
Auto-dimming headlights     200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     315 315
Auto-dimming headlights     180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 537 537 6,595 5,195
Options (change) 347 347 5,995 4,720
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $32,707 $35,707 $53,170 $57,670
Total Invoice $30,465 $33,250 $48,910 $53,065

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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: $20,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,855
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,707$35,707$53,170$57,670
Adjustments for Features-440-6400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,267$35,067$53,170$57,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,050
Total Invoice$30,465$33,250$48,910$53,065
Adjustments for Features-410-5960-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,055$32,654$48,910$52,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$3,741

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $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
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,475$9,675$9,035$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$640$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-410-5960-414

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172009
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 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 OnStar200Yes
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
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested262584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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