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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,750 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Satellite radio   445 445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 3,020 487 445
Options (change) 2,745 362 334
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $39,245 $27,827 $28,985
Total Invoice $36,320 $25,937 $27,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,515
Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,245$27,827$28,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,245$26,612$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048
Total Invoice$36,320$25,937$27,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,132-304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,320$24,805$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,986

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920082008
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$5,370$6,585$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132-304

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in99.4 in
Length178.2 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft357.7 ft3

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