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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: $35,272 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $23,123 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive30i | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,000 | $45,000 | $56,600 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| M Sport Design | 4,100 | 4,100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Premium Tier | 3,300 | 3,300 | 2,950 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | 619 | |||
| M Sport Design | 3,770 | 3,770 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 830 | 830 | 830 | ||
| Premium Tier | 3,035 | 3,035 | 2,715 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | 464 | |||
| Options (change) | 14,400 | 14,400 | 8,000 | 1,267 | 1,267 |
| Options (change) | 13,250 | 13,250 | 7,365 | 883 | 883 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $58,395 | $60,395 | $65,595 | $35,272 | $38,272 |
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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: $21,538 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,814 | |||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive30i | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 355hp I6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-19 | 245/50-19 | 245/50-19 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $58,395 | $60,395 | $65,595 | $35,272 | $38,272 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,585 | -3,285 | -3,835 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,810 | $57,110 | $61,760 | $35,272 | $37,972 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $300 | $4,950 | $0 | $2,700 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | sDrive30i | xDrive30i | M40i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | -387 | -775 | -489 | 0 | -278 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 185.9 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,042 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.7 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 53% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 53% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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