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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: $34,625

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,250 $30,836
Premium Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 55
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Cargo area partition net 135 35
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 6,500 805
Options (change) 5,915 521
Destination 825 825
Total Price $46,725 $34,625
Total Invoice $42,990 $32,182

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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: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,868
Model Year20092014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$46,725$34,625
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,725$34,560
Total Invoice$42,990$32,182
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,990$32,122

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
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 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$6,095$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 Weight4,067 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 Legroom40.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 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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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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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%

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