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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: $32,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $49,200
Base Invoice $27,992 $45,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,950
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,775
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Driver Assistance Package   865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 1,807 5,400
Options (change) 1,449 4,915
Destination 775 995
Total Price $32,477 $55,595
Total Invoice $30,216 $51,855

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,176
Model Year20122016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,477$55,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,477$50,810
Total Invoice$30,216$51,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,216$47,392

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

Model Year20122016
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring335i
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Traffic information$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$5,685$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,463

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

Model Year20122016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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