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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim330i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,530 $26,005
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Convenience Tier 850  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Convenience Tier 780  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,350 1,423
Options (change) 3,080 1,133
Destination 995 625
Total Price $49,345 $29,943
Total Invoice $46,605 $27,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,656
Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim330i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$49,345$29,943
Adjustments for Features-6,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$29,943
Total Invoice$46,605$27,763
Adjustments for Features-6,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,419$27,763

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesForester
Trim330i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,895$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.0 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft357.7 ft3

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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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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