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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: $31,262

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $41,350
Base Invoice $26,409 $38,220
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Navigation system 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 2,372 900
Options (change) 2,022 820
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,262 $35,675
Total Invoice $29,126 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,246
Model Year20092014
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4168hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$31,262$35,675
Adjustments for Features-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,142$35,675
Total Invoice$29,126$32,465
Adjustments for Features-2,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,219$32,465

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092014
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $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 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,520$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092014
ModelForesteri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in157.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft311.8 ft3

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