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Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $14,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $13,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $44,450
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $42,020
Premium Package 2,500        
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700
Sunroof         1,000
Premium Package 2,256        
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645
Sunroof         920
Options (change) 3,568 885 1,068 1,068 1,700
Options (change) 2,995 620 739 739 1,565
Destination 625 625 625 625 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,388 $28,205 $27,688 $29,588 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,635 $26,175 $25,744 $27,480 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,749
Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4168hp E
TransmissionM5A4M5M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$25,388$28,205$27,688$29,588$39,645
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500-1,475-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,938$25,855$27,688$28,113$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$2,750$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,635$26,175$25,744$27,480$37,080
Adjustments for Features-419-2,1810-1,370-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,216$23,994$25,744$26,110$33,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$778$2,528$2,894$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic $800   
1-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist    $50
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Heat pump    $250
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Total Value of Features$5,670$7,570$5,220$6,695$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0$1,475$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-2,1810-1,370-3,115

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072017
ModelForesteri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

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