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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: $36,579

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,893

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328d2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $33,095
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $30,927
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
Cargo area partition net     58
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo cover     182
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
Cargo area partition net     37
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 2,634
Options (change) 6,820 6,820 2,116
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $49,875 $51,375 $36,579
Total Invoice $46,060 $47,440 $33,893

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,865
Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328d2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$49,875$51,375$36,579
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,465$50,065$36,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,060$47,440$33,893
Adjustments for Features-1,302-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,758$46,230$33,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328d2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $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 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,945$8,845$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-1,2100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft374.7 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, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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