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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: $31,578

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,465 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 400 223
Satellite radio 595 453
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
AWD 1,900  
Cargo area partition net   46
Cargo cover   166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
iPod integration 365 145
Satellite radio 540 340
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
AWD 1,745  
Cargo area partition net   30
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 8,695 2,688
Options (change) 7,975 2,273
Destination 775 695
Total Price $43,670 $31,578
Total Invoice $40,215 $29,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,737
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$43,670$31,578
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$31,578
Total Invoice$40,215$29,377
Adjustments for Features-1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,114$29,377

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1010

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,440 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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