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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: $33,521

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $42,020
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 2,576 2,576 4,050
Options (change) 2,079 2,079 3,725
Destination 850 850 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,521 $36,521 $41,995
Total Invoice $31,073 $33,856 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,175
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4168hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$33,521$36,521$41,995
Adjustments for Features-3,245-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,276$33,076$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,073$33,856$39,240
Adjustments for Features-3,008-3,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,065$30,662$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesteri3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,310$10,510$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,008-3,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelForesteri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested182579%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested182579%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

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