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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: $29,378

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,174

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $31,740 $24,355 $26,707
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
iPod integration 400 223 223
Heated front seats 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Navigation system 2,100 1,800 1,800
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Cargo area partition net   46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Satellite radio   453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
iPod integration 365 145 145
Heated front seats 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Navigation system 1,910 1,501 1,501
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Cargo area partition net   30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 5,595 2,688 2,688
Options (change) 5,090 2,124 2,124
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $40,920 $29,378 $31,878
Total Invoice $37,655 $27,174 $29,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,497
Model Year200820102010
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
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$40,920$29,378$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,920$27,198$29,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$37,655$27,174$29,526
Adjustments for Features0-2,016-2,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,655$25,158$27,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,946

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820102010
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
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$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
Metal pedals  $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$3,630$5,810$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,016-2,422

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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