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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series 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.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,649 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $9,826 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $8,980 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Options (change) | 129 | 270 | 4,000 | 3,550 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Options (change) | 84 | 175 | 3,640 | 3,230 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,649 | $28,790 | $37,475 | $41,325 | $46,575 | $53,075 |
| Total Invoice | $25,710 | $26,805 | $34,690 | $38,235 | $43,080 | $49,060 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,216 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,273 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $27,649 | $28,790 | $37,475 | $41,325 | $46,575 | $53,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,390 | -490 | 0 | -1,200 | -3,000 | -3,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,259 | $28,300 | $37,475 | $40,125 | $43,575 | $50,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $2,650 | $6,100 | $12,575 |
| Total Invoice | $25,710 | $26,805 | $34,690 | $38,235 | $43,080 | $49,060 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,293 | -456 | 0 | -1,110 | -2,775 | -2,796 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,417 | $26,349 | $34,690 | $37,125 | $40,305 | $46,264 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,932 | $0 | $2,435 | $5,615 | $11,574 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,495 | $5,595 | $5,105 | $6,305 | $8,105 | $8,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,390 | $490 | $0 | $1,200 | $3,000 | $3,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,293 | -456 | 0 | -1,110 | -2,775 | -2,796 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
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