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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $13,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,269

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $21,195
Base Invoice $33,670 $20,015
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,500
Skid plate (one)   110
Cargo organizer   115
Rear spoiler   353
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,256
Skid plate (one)   71
Cargo organizer   72
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 975 3,078
Options (change) 885 2,629
Destination 695 625
Total Price $38,470 $24,898
Total Invoice $35,250 $23,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,255
Model Year20062007
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6173hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,470$24,898
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$24,898
Total Invoice$35,250$23,269
Adjustments for Features-2,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,524$23,269

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062007
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,545$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7260

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062007
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in99.4 in
Length179.7 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested260074%
Total Not Requested92526%

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