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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: $36,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,207

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $30,836 $38,315 $39,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo cover 182    
Cargo area partition net 55    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Cargo cover 118    
Cargo area partition net 35    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 3,109 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 2,546 6,820 6,820
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $36,929 $49,875 $51,375
Total Invoice $34,207 $46,060 $47,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,551
Model Year201420142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,929$49,875$51,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,929$48,465$50,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$34,207$46,060$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,302-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,207$44,758$46,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,535$8,945$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,302-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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