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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: $32,467

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,900 $28,195
Base Invoice $41,490 $26,409
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Bodyside moldings   238
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system 1,955 1,650
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Bodyside moldings   155
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 5,650 3,577
Options (change) 5,140 2,895
Destination 925 695
Total Price $51,475 $32,467
Total Invoice $47,555 $29,999

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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: $14,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,408
Model Year20142009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,475$32,467
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,985$32,467
Total Invoice$47,555$29,999
Adjustments for Features-4,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,407$29,999

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,635$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1480

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length183.0 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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