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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: $35,669

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,226

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $34,295
Base Invoice $33,670 $32,028
Premium Package 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo area partition net 150 58
Cargo organizer   60
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Premium Package 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Cargo area partition net 135 37
Cargo organizer   39
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 4,075 499
Options (change) 3,710 323
Destination 695 875
Total Price $41,570 $35,669
Total Invoice $38,075 $33,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,602
Model Year20062017
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$41,570$35,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,570$32,714
Total Invoice$38,075$33,226
Adjustments for Features0-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,075$30,473

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,753

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in103.9 in
Length179.7 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,023 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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