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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim325i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,665 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 595 453 453
Heated front seats 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Cargo area partition net   46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Satellite radio 540 340 340
Heated front seats 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Navigation system 1,820 1,647 1,650
Cargo area partition net   30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 5,020 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 4,565 2,125 2,128
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $40,315 $29,155 $31,355
Total Invoice $36,925 $27,150 $29,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,315
Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim325i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,315$29,155$31,355
Adjustments for Features0-580-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$28,575$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$36,925$27,150$29,232
Adjustments for Features0-540-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,925$26,610$28,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,746

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim325i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$4,830$5,410$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-876

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.0 in
Length178.2 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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