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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: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $39,275 $40,655
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 927 1,068 3,250 3,250
Options (change) 648 739 2,955 2,955
Destination 625 625 995 995
Total Price $28,247 $29,588 $46,195 $47,695
Total Invoice $26,203 $27,480 $43,225 $44,605

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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: $13,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,828
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,247$29,588$46,195$47,695
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,375-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,347$29,588$40,820$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$1,600
Total Invoice$26,203$27,480$43,225$44,605
Adjustments for Features-8350-5,029-4,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,368$27,480$38,196$39,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,112$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$25  
Roof rack$300$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$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
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$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,595$4,695$10,070$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,375$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350-5,029-4,933

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,546 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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