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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: $36,200

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $13,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142020
ModelX3X3Forester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $34,595
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Premium Package 3,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Roof rails 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Universal garage door opener     120
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Premium Package 2,910 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Roof rails 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 9,450 7,550 595
Options (change) 8,600 6,870 385
Destination 925 925 1,010
Total Price $50,175 $53,375 $36,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,951
Model Year201420142020
ModelX3X3Forester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,175$53,375$36,200
Adjustments for Features0-300-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,175$53,075$35,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142020
ModelX3X3Forester
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,210$7,510$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-26

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142020
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length183.0 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested175060%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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