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Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,850 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $8,145 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $7,937 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | i3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $44,450 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $42,020 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | 149 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |||
| Sunroof | 920 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,540 | 595 | 595 | 4,050 |
| Options (change) | 2,883 | 385 | 385 | 3,725 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $33,850 | $34,600 | $37,600 | $41,995 |
| Total Invoice | $31,303 | $32,187 | $34,975 | $39,240 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,980 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,399 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | i3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $33,850 | $34,600 | $37,600 | $41,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,825 | -5,585 | -5,885 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,025 | $29,015 | $31,715 | $41,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,303 | $32,187 | $34,975 | $39,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,462 | -5,196 | -5,474 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,841 | $26,991 | $29,501 | $39,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $150 | $2,660 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | i3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $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 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $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 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,465 | $11,225 | $11,525 | $5,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,825 | $5,585 | $5,885 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,462 | -5,196 | -5,474 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | i3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 2,962 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3025 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 66% |
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