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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: $36,645

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,006

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $42,400
Base Invoice $31,569 $39,690
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,000 3,050
Options (change) 1,587 2,775
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,645 $38,945
Total Invoice $34,006 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,459
Model Year20162015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4168hp E
TransmissionCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$36,645$38,945
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$38,945
Total Invoice$34,006$35,960
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,501$35,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
ModelForesteri3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights$50 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,820$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5050

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,624 lb.2,634 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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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