| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $31,175 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $14,420 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,838 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $13,292 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $37,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $34,680 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 750 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | 2,150 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Roof rails | 100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 685 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,955 |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Roof rails | 90 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,455 | 2,455 | 7,200 |
| Options (change) | 1,927 | 1,927 | 6,555 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 895 |
| Total Price | $31,175 | $33,175 | $45,595 |
| Total Invoice | $28,838 | $30,736 | $42,130 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,710 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,560 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,175 | $33,175 | $45,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -290 | -665 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,885 | $32,510 | $45,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,838 | $30,736 | $42,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | -268 | -616 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,570 | $30,120 | $42,130 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,550 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,185 | $5,560 | $4,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $290 | $665 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -268 | -616 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
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