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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: $30,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,399

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelX3Forester
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $27,895
Base Invoice $51,180 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Class III trailer hitch 505  
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 3,450 2,163
Options (change) 3,175 1,658
Destination 995 625
Total Price $58,745 $30,683
Total Invoice $55,350 $28,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,824
Model Year20182007
ModelX3Forester
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$58,745$30,683
Adjustments for Features-8,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,120$30,683
Total Invoice$55,350$28,399
Adjustments for Features-8,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,223$28,399

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelX3Forester
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,820$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in99.4 in
Length185.9 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height66.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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