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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: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $11,798 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $10,708 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | $26,695 | $27,895 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Options (change) | 487 | 715 | 6,150 | 4,150 | 3,250 | 3,250 |
| Options (change) | 362 | 509 | 5,595 | 3,775 | 2,955 | 2,955 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $39,625 | $41,925 | $47,325 | $53,825 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $36,645 | $38,780 | $43,760 | $49,740 |
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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: $11,553 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,487 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | 224hp 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, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $39,625 | $41,925 | $47,325 | $53,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -885 | -935 | -2,735 | -2,760 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,187 | $29,255 | $38,740 | $40,990 | $44,590 | $51,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $2,250 | $5,850 | $12,325 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $36,645 | $38,780 | $43,760 | $49,740 |
| Adjustments for Features | -597 | 0 | -818 | -865 | -2,529 | -2,551 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,340 | $27,270 | $35,827 | $37,915 | $41,231 | $47,189 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $2,088 | $5,404 | $11,362 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $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 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,110 | $5,470 | $6,355 | $6,405 | $8,205 | $8,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $885 | $935 | $2,735 | $2,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -597 | 0 | -818 | -865 | -2,529 | -2,551 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 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
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 46% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
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