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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: $31,413

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,137

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $42,020 $40,625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,950 1,950
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo area partition net 48 48    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888 1,775 1,775
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo area partition net 31 31    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Premium Package     1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package     875 875
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 2,223 1,855 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 1,756 1,480 6,655 6,655
Destination 795 795 995 995
Total Price $31,413 $32,645 $52,695 $51,195
Total Invoice $29,137 $30,359 $49,670 $48,275

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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: $14,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,532
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,413$32,645$52,695$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,785-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,413$32,470$47,910$46,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$1,600$0
Total Invoice$29,137$30,359$49,670$48,275
Adjustments for Features0-163-4,510-4,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,137$30,196$45,160$43,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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 app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
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$5,460$5,635$10,245$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,785$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-4,510-4,606

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132017
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length169.5 in182.0 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height65.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.0 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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