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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: $36,540

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $15,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelX3X3X3X3Forester
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $34,895
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Universal garage door opener         120
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Universal garage door opener         78
Options (change) 12,050 12,050 12,050 10,150 595
Options (change) 10,965 10,965 10,965 9,235 385
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,050
Total Price $51,545 $53,545 $55,045 $56,645 $36,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,638
Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelX3X3X3X3Forester
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$51,545$53,545$55,045$56,645$36,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-1,950-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,545$51,595$53,095$54,695$36,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520152021
ModelX3X3X3X3Forester
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,560$8,510$8,510$8,510$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$1,950$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,817-1,817-1,817-13

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152021
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length183.8 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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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