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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: $31,102

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $17,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,543

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $17,242

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,000 $43,000 $54,650 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $38,810 $40,670 $51,505 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350      
Bodyside moldings       238 238
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Cargo cover       166 166
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Wheel-lip moldings       432 432
Satellite radio       453 453
Class II trailer hitch       468 468
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,647 1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 505    
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240      
Bodyside moldings       155 155
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Cargo cover       108 108
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Wheel-lip moldings       324 324
Satellite radio       340 340
Class II trailer hitch       351 351
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 5,150 4,412 4,045
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 4,740 3,518 3,246
Destination 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $48,495 $50,495 $60,795 $31,102 $32,935
Total Invoice $45,785 $47,645 $57,240 $28,543 $30,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,536
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$48,495$50,495$60,795$31,102$32,935
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,625-8,0250-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,570$44,870$52,770$31,102$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$8,200$0$1,598
Total Invoice$45,785$47,645$57,240$28,543$30,350
Adjustments for Features-3,706-5,308-7,5560-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$42,337$49,684$28,543$30,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$7,605$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,035$10,735$13,135$5,110$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,625$8,025$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,706-5,308-7,5560-217

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in103.0 in
Length185.9 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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