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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: $36,874

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,172

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $32,995
Base Invoice $46,205 $30,836
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Options (change) 6,500 3,054
Options (change) 5,985 2,511
Destination 995 825
Total Price $56,445 $36,874
Total Invoice $53,185 $34,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,375
Model Year20172014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$56,445$36,874
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,645$36,874
Total Invoice$53,185$34,172
Adjustments for Features-2,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,547$34,172

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelX3Forester
TrimxDrive35i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,060$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6380

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.8 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft374.7 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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