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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: $33,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,700 $29,995
Base Invoice $47,830 $28,084
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 363
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 272
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 4,950 2,407
Options (change) 4,555 1,896
Destination 995 725
Total Price $56,645 $33,127
Total Invoice $53,380 $30,705

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,742
Model Year20182011
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Touring
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$56,645$33,127
Adjustments for Features-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,410$33,127
Total Invoice$53,380$30,705
Adjustments for Features-4,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,447$30,705

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

Model Year20182011
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 release, second row seats $50
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$11,345$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9330

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

Model Year20182011
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 Touring

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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