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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: $35,118

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $31,295 $34,295
Driving Assistance Package 900 900 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950    
M Sport Design 4,100 4,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Cargo cover       182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Class II trailer hitch       634 634
Driving Assistance Package 830 830 830    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690      
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715    
M Sport Design 3,770 3,770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 505    
Panoramic sunroof 1,105 1,105      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Cargo cover       118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Class II trailer hitch       475 475
Options (change) 14,400 14,400 8,000 2,948 2,948
Options (change) 13,250 13,250 7,365 2,306 2,306
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $57,345 $59,345 $64,895 $35,118 $38,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,558
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,345$59,345$64,895$35,118$38,118
Adjustments for Features-1,585-3,285-3,8350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,760$56,060$61,060$35,118$37,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$5,300$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$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  
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$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 release, second row seats   $50$50
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$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,160$10,860$11,410$7,575$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$3,285$3,835$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-789-4940-277

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202017
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in103.9 in
Length185.9 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,042 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested217578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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