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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: $36,779

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,092

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,465 $31,569
Premium Package 3,250  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 595  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
AWD 1,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Cargo area partition net   58
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,960  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Satellite radio 540  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 450  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
AWD 1,745  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Cargo area partition net   37
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 14,695 2,134
Options (change) 13,385 1,673
Destination 775 850
Total Price $49,670 $36,779
Total Invoice $45,625 $34,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,520
Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$49,670$36,779
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,670$35,714
Total Invoice$45,625$34,092
Adjustments for Features0-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,625$33,105

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-987

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

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