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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: $35,909

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,381

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $34,295
Base Invoice $39,465 $32,028
BMW Assist 650  
Premium Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo area partition net 180 58
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
BMW Assist 590  
Premium Package 3,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Cargo area partition net 165 37
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 6,180 739
Options (change) 5,630 478
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,775 $35,909
Total Invoice $45,990 $33,381

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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: $13,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,360
Model Year20122017
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,775$35,909
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,505$35,909
Total Invoice$45,990$33,381
Adjustments for Features-2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,741$33,381

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,945$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2490

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.0 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height65.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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 mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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