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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: $32,656 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $18,039 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,930 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $17,895 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,450 | $54,300 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $40,160 | $51,180 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 363 | 363 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 453 | 453 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 468 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,335 | 1,335 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 272 | 272 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 505 | 505 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,240 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 340 | 340 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 351 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,250 | 5,150 | 3,936 | 3,568 |
| Options (change) | 6,670 | 4,740 | 3,019 | 2,743 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $50,695 | $60,445 | $32,656 | $34,288 |
| Total Invoice | $47,825 | $56,915 | $29,930 | $31,552 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,114 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,249 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 355hp I6 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-18 | 245/50-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $50,695 | $60,445 | $32,656 | $34,288 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,925 | -6,925 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,770 | $53,520 | $32,656 | $34,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,750 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $47,825 | $56,915 | $29,930 | $31,552 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,646 | -6,521 | 0 | -161 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,179 | $50,394 | $29,930 | $31,391 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,215 | $0 | $1,461 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,085 | $12,085 | $5,160 | $5,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,925 | $6,925 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,646 | -6,521 | 0 | -161 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | X3 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 185.9 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,151 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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