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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: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $25,001 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050        
Cold Weather Package 950          
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Universal garage door opener         87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Sunroof 955 955        
Cold Weather Package 865          
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Universal garage door opener         56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Options (change) 4,000 3,550 2,500 2,500 129 270
Options (change) 3,640 3,230 2,275 2,275 84 175
Destination 925 925 925 925 625 625
Total Price $37,475 $41,325 $46,575 $53,075 $27,649 $28,790
Total Invoice $34,690 $38,235 $43,080 $49,060 $25,710 $26,805

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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: $11,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,273
Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$37,475$41,325$46,575$53,075$27,649$28,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,000-3,025-1,390-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$40,125$43,575$50,050$26,259$28,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$6,100$12,575$0$2,041
Total Invoice$34,690$38,235$43,080$49,060$25,710$26,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-2,775-2,796-1,293-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,690$37,125$40,305$46,264$24,417$26,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$5,615$11,574$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,305$8,105$8,130$6,495$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,000$3,025$1,390$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,110-2,775-2,796-1,293-456

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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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