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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: $30,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $27,895
Base Invoice $40,615 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Roof rails 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 3,100 1,598
Options (change) 2,825 1,291
Destination 895 625
Total Price $47,945 $30,118
Total Invoice $44,335 $28,032

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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: $13,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,855
Model Year20132007
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$47,945$30,118
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,135$30,118
Total Invoice$44,335$28,032
Adjustments for Features-4,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,887$28,032

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132007
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,180$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132007
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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