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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: $33,929

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,380 $28,051 $30,836
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Heated front seats 500    
App support 250    
Proximity key 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200 200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Cargo area partition net   55 55
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Cargo cover   182 182
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Heated front seats 455    
App support 230    
Proximity key 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130 130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Cargo area partition net   35 35
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 9,550 3,109 3,109
Options (change) 8,645 2,546 2,546
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $47,575 $33,929 $36,929
Total Invoice $43,900 $31,422 $34,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,552
Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$47,575$33,929$36,929
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,575$31,689$34,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$43,900$31,422$34,207
Adjustments for Features0-2,074-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,900$29,348$31,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120142014
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$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$5,245$7,485$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074-2,260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,463 lb.3,297 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?
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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