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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $49,200
Base Invoice $26,005 $45,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 1,423 2,500
Options (change) 1,133 2,275
Destination 625 995
Total Price $29,943 $52,695
Total Invoice $27,763 $49,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,349
Model Year20062016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine230hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$29,943$52,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$46,160
Total Invoice$27,763$49,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$43,112

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,103

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in115.0 in
Length176.6 in190.0 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.018.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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