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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: $33,339 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $17,286 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,955 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $15,745 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,850 | $43,150 | $30,095 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $34,080 | $39,880 | $28,144 | $30,927 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | 700 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | 635 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,850 | 11,050 | 2,394 | 2,394 |
| Options (change) | 11,695 | 10,055 | 1,961 | 1,961 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $50,625 | $55,125 | $33,339 | $36,339 |
| Total Invoice | $46,700 | $50,860 | $30,955 | $33,738 |
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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: $18,801 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,152 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $50,625 | $55,125 | $33,339 | $36,339 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,150 | -1,515 | -1,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,625 | $53,975 | $31,824 | $34,624 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,350 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $46,700 | $50,860 | $30,955 | $33,738 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,061 | -1,407 | -1,592 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,700 | $49,799 | $29,548 | $32,146 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,099 | $0 | $2,598 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,420 | $7,570 | $8,135 | $8,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,150 | $1,515 | $1,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,061 | -1,407 | -1,592 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,361 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 24% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 24% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
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% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 23% |
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% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 23% |
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