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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: $32,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,066

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,465 $27,992
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 363
Satellite radio 595  
HD radio 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
AWD 1,900  
Cargo area partition net   48
Cargo cover   166
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 272
Satellite radio 540  
HD radio 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
AWD 1,745  
Cargo area partition net   31
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 10,345 1,577
Options (change) 9,475 1,299
Destination 775 775
Total Price $45,320 $32,247
Total Invoice $41,715 $30,066

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,770
Model Year20072012
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$45,320$32,247
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$32,117
Total Invoice$41,715$30,066
Adjustments for Features0-121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,715$29,945

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,505$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121

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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 Year20072012
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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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