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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,540 Subaru Forester Touring | |||||
| Difference: $16,805 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,050 | $42,050 | $42,750 | $48,950 | $34,895 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | 1,750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | |
| Navigation system | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,795 | |
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| LED headlights | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 830 | 830 | 830 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,885 | 1,885 | 1,610 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,300 | 12,300 | 12,000 | 9,350 | 595 |
| Options (change) | 11,325 | 11,325 | 11,050 | 8,610 | 385 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 1,050 |
| Total Price | $53,345 | $55,345 | $55,745 | $59,295 | $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: $17,145 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,823 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $53,345 | $55,345 | $55,745 | $59,295 | $36,540 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -1,950 | -2,200 | -340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,345 | $53,395 | $53,795 | $57,095 | $36,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50 | $450 | $3,750 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $6,610 | $8,560 | $8,560 | $8,810 | $6,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $2,200 | $340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,836 | -1,836 | -2,071 | -13 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Model | X3 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 183.8 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,031 lb. | 3,450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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