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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $47,830 $26,116
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,500 1,715
Options (change) 2,300 1,418
Destination 995 645
Total Price $54,195 $30,255
Total Invoice $51,125 $28,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,876
Model Year20182008
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,195$30,255
Adjustments for Features-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,760$30,255
Total Invoice$51,125$28,179
Adjustments for Features-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,055$28,179

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,380$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in99.4 in
Length190.0 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height59.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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