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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: $36,759

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $50,550
Base Invoice $31,569 $47,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 2,114 5,800
Options (change) 1,660 5,340
Destination 850 995
Total Price $36,759 $57,345
Total Invoice $34,079 $54,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,850
Model Year20162017
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,759$57,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,759$55,120
Total Invoice$34,079$54,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,079$51,929

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

Model Year20162017
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,170$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,096

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

Model Year20162017
ModelForester3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in115.0 in
Length180.9 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.418.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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 years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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