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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: $33,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,250 $28,084
Premium Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 48
Obstacle detection, rear 700 363
Xenon HID headlights 800  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Premium Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Cargo area partition net 135 31
Obstacle detection, rear 635 272
Xenon HID headlights 730  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 888
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 8,000 2,308
Options (change) 7,280 1,820
Destination 825 795
Total Price $48,225 $33,098
Total Invoice $44,355 $30,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,037
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$48,225$33,098
Adjustments for Features-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,465$33,098
Total Invoice$44,355$30,699
Adjustments for Features-1,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,736$30,699

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,045$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in103.0 in
Length179.7 in169.5 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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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