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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 4,200 4,200 840 1,068
Options (change) 3,820 3,820 592 739
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $47,845 $49,345 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $44,735 $46,115 $26,167 $27,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,524
Model Year2016201620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$47,845$49,345$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-7,100-7,000-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$42,345$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$2,068
Total Invoice$44,735$46,115$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-6,638-6,542-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,097$39,573$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo mat  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,320$12,220$5,860$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$7,000$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,638-6,542-5940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.0 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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