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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: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $20,615 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $19,928 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $45,950 | $44,450 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $43,415 | $42,020 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 850 | 850 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 780 | 780 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 3,350 | 3,350 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 3,080 | 3,080 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $50,295 | $48,795 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $47,490 | $46,095 |
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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: $14,030 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,697 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $50,295 | $48,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -7,125 | -7,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $43,170 | $41,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $47,490 | $46,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -6,728 | -6,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $40,762 | $39,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $1,492 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,860 | $5,220 | $12,345 | $12,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $7,125 | $7,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -6,728 | -6,825 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 182.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,663 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.4 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 | 38.3 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 | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
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