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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: $32,526

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $18,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $28,395 $29,995
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   363 363
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       240 240
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Cargo cover       166 166
Rear spoiler       368  
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453
Class II trailer hitch       468 468
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 888 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690   272 272
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       156 156
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Cargo cover       108 108
Rear spoiler       276  
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340
Class II trailer hitch       351 351
Options (change) 7,250 7,250 5,150 3,336 2,968
Options (change) 6,670 6,670 4,740 2,572 2,296
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $51,245 $53,245 $62,745 $32,526 $33,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,835
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,245$53,245$62,745$32,526$33,758
Adjustments for Features-3,050-4,750-6,7500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,195$48,495$55,995$32,526$33,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,800$0$1,057

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3ForesterForester
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
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$150$150  
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$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  
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $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  
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  
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$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 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  
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$8,285$9,985$11,985$5,235$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$4,750$6,750$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-684-6170-162

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212013
ModelX3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in103.0 in
Length185.9 in169.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,042 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 audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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