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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $22,272 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $20,334 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $46,500 | $52,400 | $61,550 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $42,980 | $48,410 | $56,825 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,550 | 2,275 | 2,275 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 9,550 | 8,150 | 8,150 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 8,700 | 7,425 | 7,425 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $56,925 | $61,425 | $70,575 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $52,555 | $56,710 | $65,125 |
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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: $24,197 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,124 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 255hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $56,925 | $61,425 | $70,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,925 | -2,225 | 0 | -450 | -2,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,728 | $35,428 | $56,925 | $60,975 | $68,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $4,050 | $11,150 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $52,555 | $56,710 | $65,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,790 | -2,069 | 0 | -415 | -2,307 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,431 | $32,940 | $52,555 | $56,295 | $62,818 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $3,740 | $10,263 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $11,350 | $11,650 | $9,425 | $9,875 | $11,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,925 | $2,225 | $0 | $450 | $2,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,790 | -2,069 | 0 | -415 | -2,307 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 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 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | 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 |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 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 | 2675 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 16% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 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 | 1450 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 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 | 1450 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 33% |
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