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

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $26,005 $38,315 $39,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 728    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 1,423 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,133 2,275 2,275
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $29,943 $44,875 $46,375
Total Invoice $27,763 $41,515 $42,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,982
Model Year200620142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,943$44,875$46,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$40,800$42,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$27,763$41,515$42,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$37,745$39,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,345$9,420$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,770-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 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 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.0 ft3

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