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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: $36,658

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $17,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328dTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $34,895
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700  
Lighting Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Cargo area partition net     65
Universal garage door opener     120
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545  
Lighting Package 730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Cargo area partition net     42
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 10,800 10,800 713
Options (change) 9,825 9,825 461
Destination 995 995 1,050
Total Price $54,445 $55,945 $36,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,183
Model Year201620162021
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328dTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$54,445$55,945$36,658
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,250$53,850$36,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162021
Model3-Series3-SeriesForester
Trim328i328dTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-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 
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 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$9,595$9,495$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$2,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-1,9520

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.0 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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