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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: $31,543

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $18,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $26,186 $28,084
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,600 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Cargo area partition net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,335 1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Cargo area partition net     31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 2,823 2,455
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 2,203 1,927
Destination 995 995 725 725
Total Price $50,745 $52,245 $31,543 $33,175
Total Invoice $47,375 $48,755 $29,114 $30,736

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,467
Model Year2016201620112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$50,745$52,245$31,543$33,175
Adjustments for Features-5,135-5,0350-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,610$47,210$31,543$33,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$1,457
Total Invoice$47,375$48,755$29,114$30,736
Adjustments for Features-4,794-4,6990-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,581$44,056$29,114$30,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$1,460

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i328d2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
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$10,520$10,420$5,385$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$5,035$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,794-4,6990-162

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length182.0 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft368.3 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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