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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: $33,779

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $16,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,308

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $15,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Cargo area partition net     58 58
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Cargo cover     182 182
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Cargo area partition net     37 37
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Cargo cover     118 118
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 2,134 2,134
Options (change) 6,820 6,820 1,673 1,673
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $50,445 $51,945 $33,779 $36,779
Total Invoice $47,090 $48,470 $31,308 $34,092

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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: $15,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,592
Model Year2015201520162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,445$51,945$33,779$36,779
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,1750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,170$50,770$33,779$36,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$2,800
Total Invoice$47,090$48,470$31,308$34,092
Adjustments for Features-1,190-1,0960-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,900$47,374$31,308$33,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
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  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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  
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$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$0
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 fog lights  $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 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,795$8,695$7,520$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,175$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,190-1,0960-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,546 lb.3,297 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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