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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: $33,850

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForesterForester
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 3,100 2,200      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700      
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400      
Heated front seats 500 500      
App support 250 250      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230 230
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Premium Package 2,820 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635      
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185      
Heated front seats 455 455      
App support 230 230      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149 149
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Options (change) 12,850 11,050 3,540 595 595
Options (change) 11,695 10,055 2,883 385 385
Destination 925 925 915 915 915
Total Price $50,625 $55,125 $33,850 $34,600 $37,600
Total Invoice $46,700 $50,860 $31,303 $32,187 $34,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,328
Model Year20132013201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForesterForester
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,625$55,125$33,850$34,600$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,170-3,930-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,625$53,975$30,680$30,670$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$46,700$50,860$31,303$32,187$34,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-2,931-3,656-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$49,799$28,372$28,531$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0$159$2,668

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForesterForester
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $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$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$6,170$7,320$9,540$10,300$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,170$3,930$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-2,931-3,656-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested242555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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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