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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: $36,759

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $21,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,700 $33,795
Base Invoice $47,830 $31,569
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 6,600 2,114
Options (change) 6,075 1,660
Destination 995 850
Total Price $58,295 $36,759
Total Invoice $54,900 $34,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,784
Model Year20182016
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$58,295$36,759
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,070$36,759
Total Invoice$54,900$34,079
Adjustments for Features-3,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,863$34,079

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

Model Year20182016
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim340i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,745$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0370

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

Model Year20182016
Model3-Series Gran TurismoForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height59.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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