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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: $34,323

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $12,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
TrimLimitedTouring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $40,700 $50,400
Navigation system 1,350   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
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 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
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) 1,878 528 5,475 6,075
Options (change) 1,497 341 4,980 5,525
Destination 1,050 1,050 825 825
Total Price $34,323 $36,473 $47,000 $57,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,428
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
TrimLimitedTouring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,323$36,473$47,000$57,300
Adjustments for Features-6,130-10,1900-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,193$26,283$47,000$57,000
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$10,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelForesterForesterZ4Z4
TrimLimitedTouring3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $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
Dual-zone climate control $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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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  
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
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,590$12,650$2,460$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,130$10,190$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-455-3890-277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20212008
ModelForesterZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in98.2 in
Length182.1 in161.9 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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