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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,617 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $17,378 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $16,466 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,650 | $44,150 | $30,095 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $39,920 | $41,300 | $28,144 | $30,927 |
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| 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 | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 58 | 58 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | ||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | ||
| 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 | 1,638 | 1,638 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 37 | 37 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,350 | 7,350 | 2,672 | 2,672 |
| Options (change) | 6,685 | 6,685 | 2,140 | 2,140 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $50,995 | $52,495 | $33,617 | $36,617 |
| Total Invoice | $47,600 | $48,980 | $31,134 | $33,917 |
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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: $14,943 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,193 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $50,995 | $52,495 | $33,617 | $36,617 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,435 | -2,335 | 0 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,560 | $50,160 | $33,617 | $36,417 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $47,600 | $48,980 | $31,134 | $33,917 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,273 | -2,179 | 0 | -185 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,327 | $46,801 | $31,134 | $33,732 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,474 | $0 | $2,598 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,145 | $10,045 | $7,710 | $7,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,435 | $2,335 | $0 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,273 | -2,179 | 0 | -185 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 182.0 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,621 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 32% |
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