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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: $36,007

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,444

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $34,295
Base Invoice $36,250 $32,028
Premium Package 2,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Cargo area partition net 150 58
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Cargo area partition net 135 37
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,500 837
Options (change) 5,005 541
Destination 825 875
Total Price $45,725 $36,007
Total Invoice $42,080 $33,444

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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: $11,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,289
Model Year20092017
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive30i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,725$36,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,725$34,227
Total Invoice$42,080$33,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,080$31,791

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$6,095$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,653

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 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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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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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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