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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: $33,965

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,445

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328d330i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $28,051 $30,836
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    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates     36 36
Cargo area partition net     55 55
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Cargo cover     182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200
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    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates     23 23
Cargo area partition net     35 35
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Cargo cover     118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130
Options (change) 7,450 7,450 3,145 3,145
Options (change) 6,855 6,855 2,569 2,569
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $54,395 $52,895 $33,965 $36,965
Total Invoice $51,265 $49,870 $31,445 $34,230

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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: $15,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,257
Model Year2018201820142014
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$54,395$52,895$33,965$36,965
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,3600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$49,535$33,965$36,765
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$51,265$49,870$31,445$34,230
Adjustments for Features-3,072-3,1680-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,193$46,702$31,445$34,045
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820142014
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
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
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  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
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$10,395$10,495$7,135$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$3,360$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,072-3,1680-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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.3,297 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 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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