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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,665 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $14,100 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,229 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $12,761 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,150 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $34,380 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Roof rails | 100 | ||
| App support | 250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Roof rails | 90 | ||
| App support | 230 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |
| Options (change) | 10,740 | 660 | 660 |
| Options (change) | 9,735 | 427 | 427 |
| Destination | 875 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $48,765 | $34,665 | $37,665 |
| Total Invoice | $44,990 | $32,229 | $35,017 |
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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: $17,980 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,368 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $48,765 | $34,665 | $37,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,880 | -4,180 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,765 | $30,785 | $33,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $44,990 | $32,229 | $35,017 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,607 | -3,886 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,990 | $28,622 | $31,131 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| 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 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $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 | $9,125 | $9,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,880 | $4,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,607 | -3,886 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,463 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
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