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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: $31,797

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,700 $28,195
Base Invoice $47,830 $26,409
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,200 2,907
Options (change) 3,865 2,416
Destination 995 695
Total Price $55,895 $31,797
Total Invoice $52,690 $29,520

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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: $18,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,632
Model Year20182009
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$55,895$31,797
Adjustments for Features-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,020$31,797
Total Invoice$52,690$29,520
Adjustments for Features-5,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,152$29,520

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

Model Year20182009
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$11,495$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5380

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

Model Year20182009
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in103.0 in
Length190.0 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height59.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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