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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: $32,097

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,669

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $47,250
Base Invoice $26,707 $44,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501 1,955
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,907 5,400
Options (change) 2,267 4,910
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,097 $53,645
Total Invoice $29,669 $50,055

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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: $16,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,047
Model Year20102015
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,097$53,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,097$48,995
Total Invoice$29,669$50,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,669$45,716

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

Model Year20102015
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$5,870$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,339

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

Model Year20102015
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in115.0 in
Length179.5 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.518.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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