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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: $30,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,168

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $35,400
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $32,750
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,100
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo area partition net 48 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 750
Steering-linked headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 888 888 1,910
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo area partition net 31 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 685
Steering-linked headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 7,420
Options (change) 1,299 1,299 6,750
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $30,247 $32,247 $43,645
Total Invoice $28,168 $30,066 $40,325

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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: $15,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,243
Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4230hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,247$32,247$43,645
Adjustments for Features-2,240-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,007$29,632$43,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,168$30,066$40,325
Adjustments for Features-2,086-2,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,082$27,628$40,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,546$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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 height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,710$6,085$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-2,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length179.5 in178.2 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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