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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: $36,265

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $12,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $34,595
Premium Package 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Proximity key 500  
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Cargo area partition net   65
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Proximity key 455  
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Cargo area partition net   42
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 10,740 660
Options (change) 9,735 427
Destination 875 1,010
Total Price $48,765 $36,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,711
Model Year20112020
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$48,765$36,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,765$32,285

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim328iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $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
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,245$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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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 Year20112020
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft376.1 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, driver seat150No
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
Remote app25No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%
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 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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