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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: $35,525

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015
ModelForesterForesteri3
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $42,400
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,420 475 3,050
Options (change) 2,805 307 2,775
Destination 1,010 1,010 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,525 $36,080 $38,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,892
Model Year202020202015
ModelForesterForesteri3
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4168hp E
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A1
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$35,525$36,080$38,945
Adjustments for Features-6,075-6,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,450$29,245$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year202020202015
ModelForesterForesteri3
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$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$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,565$11,325$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,075$6,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-2490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW i3

Model Year20202015
ModelForesteri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length182.1 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height67.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested302569%
Total Not Requested135031%

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

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