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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: $37,665

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,017

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,465 $33,675
Premium Package 3,250  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 595  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
AWD 1,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Cargo area partition net   65
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 2,960  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Satellite radio 540  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 450  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
AWD 1,745  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Cargo area partition net   42
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 15,045 660
Options (change) 13,705 427
Destination 775 915
Total Price $50,020 $37,665
Total Invoice $45,945 $35,017

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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: $15,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,712
Model Year20072018
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$50,020$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,020$34,670
Total Invoice$45,945$35,017
Adjustments for Features0-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,945$32,233

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$6,355$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,784

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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 Year20072018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

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%

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