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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: $37,665

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,017

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328d2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $33,675
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Cargo area partition net     65
Universal garage door opener     120
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Cargo area partition net     42
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 10,600 10,600 660
Options (change) 9,645 9,645 427
Destination 925 925 915
Total Price $52,975 $54,475 $37,665
Total Invoice $48,885 $50,265 $35,017

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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: $14,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,927
Model Year201420142018
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 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$52,975$54,475$37,665
Adjustments for Features-1,020-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,955$53,555$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$48,885$50,265$35,017
Adjustments for Features-941-8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,944$49,416$35,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142018
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$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 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$9,745$9,645$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-941-8490

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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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