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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: $34,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328d330i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $30,887 $33,675
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo area partition net     65 65
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo area partition net     42 42
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Options (change) 8,890 8,890 713 713
Options (change) 8,180 8,180 461 461
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $55,835 $54,335 $34,718 $37,718
Total Invoice $52,590 $51,195 $32,263 $35,051

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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: $17,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,311
Model Year2018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328d330i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4170hp 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$55,835$54,335$34,718$37,718
Adjustments for Features-1,620-1,7200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,215$52,615$34,718$37,418
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$52,590$51,195$32,263$35,051
Adjustments for Features-1,526-1,6210-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,064$49,574$32,263$34,772
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328d330i2.5i 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
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
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  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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  
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$9,045$9,145$7,425$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$1,720$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,526-1,6210-279

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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 mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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 mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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