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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: $31,857

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,557

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,250 $26,409
Premium Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 46
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Skid plate (one)   258
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Premium Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Cargo area partition net 135 30
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Skid plate (one)   168
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 6,150 2,967
Options (change) 5,600 2,453
Destination 825 695
Total Price $46,375 $31,857
Total Invoice $42,675 $29,557

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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: $12,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,163
Model Year20092009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,375$31,857
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$31,857
Total Invoice$42,675$29,557
Adjustments for Features-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,720$29,557

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,820$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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