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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: $31,592

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,384

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,670 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 46
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo cover   166
Skid plate (one)   258
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Cargo area partition net 135 30
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo cover   108
Skid plate (one)   168
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 4,725 2,702
Options (change) 4,300 2,280
Destination 695 695
Total Price $42,220 $31,592
Total Invoice $38,665 $29,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year20062009
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,220$31,592
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$31,592
Total Invoice$38,665$29,384
Adjustments for Features-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,703$29,384

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in103.0 in
Length179.7 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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