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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: $32,384

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,992 $39,690
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,714 550
Options (change) 1,388 500
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,384 $36,445
Total Invoice $30,155 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,822
Model Year20122015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4168hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$32,384$36,445
Adjustments for Features-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,849$36,445
Total Invoice$30,155$33,685
Adjustments for Features-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,863$33,685

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,410$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2920

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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