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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: $30,612

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $13,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0siPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $27,795
Premium Package 2,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 65
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Premium Package 2,550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Cargo area partition net 135 42
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 4,625 1,767
Options (change) 4,205 1,275
Destination 825 1,050
Total Price $44,050 $30,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,103
Model Year20082021
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0siPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$44,050$30,612
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,755$30,612

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082021
ModelX3Forester
Trim3.0siPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,345$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1120

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082021
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in105.1 in
Length179.7 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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