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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: $28,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,266

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $26,695 $27,895
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      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Universal garage door opener         87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
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      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Universal garage door opener         56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 3,450 1,139 1,367
Options (change) 4,415 4,415 3,175 787 934
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $47,745 $49,745 $60,345 $28,479 $29,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,263
Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$47,745$49,745$60,345$28,479$29,907
Adjustments for Features-5,500-7,200-9,600-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$42,545$50,745$27,839$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$8,500$0$2,068

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202020202020082008
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
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$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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  
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 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
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$10,920$12,620$15,020$6,060$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$7,200$9,600$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-623-783-663-5920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
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 Weight4,042 lb.3,166 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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