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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,965 $26,116
Premium Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Roof rails 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package 3,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Roof rails 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 5,290 2,068
Options (change) 4,820 1,648
Destination 875 645
Total Price $47,215 $30,608
Total Invoice $43,660 $28,409

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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: $12,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,367
Model Year20112008
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$47,215$30,608
Adjustments for Features-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,015$30,608
Total Invoice$43,660$28,409
Adjustments for Features-3,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,776$28,409

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$10,145$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length183.0 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height65.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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