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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: $33,290

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $41,490 $28,084
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 2,150 1,000
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,955 888
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 6,600 2,500
Options (change) 6,005 1,945
Destination 925 795
Total Price $52,425 $33,290
Total Invoice $48,420 $30,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,017
Model Year20142013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$52,425$33,290
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,550$33,290
Total Invoice$48,420$30,824
Adjustments for Features-3,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,841$30,824

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
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 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,810$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5790

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length183.0 in169.5 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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