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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: $27,894

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,680 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Premium Package 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,400 574 715
Options (change) 3,095 418 509
Destination 895 625 625
Total Price $41,795 $27,894 $29,235
Total Invoice $38,670 $25,973 $27,250

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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: $13,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,448
Model Year201220072007
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)180, 8120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$41,795$27,894$29,235
Adjustments for Features-1,175-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$26,994$29,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,241
Total Invoice$38,670$25,973$27,250
Adjustments for Features-1,087-8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,583$25,135$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220072007
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
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  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,670$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,087-8380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
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 Headroom37.4 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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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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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