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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: $33,779

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,308

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $37,500
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $34,680
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo area partition net 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo area partition net 37 37  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 2,134 2,134 9,600
Options (change) 1,673 1,673 8,690
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $33,779 $36,779 $47,995
Total Invoice $31,308 $34,092 $44,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,062
Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4230hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,779$36,779$47,995
Adjustments for Features-3,350-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,429$33,229$47,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,308$34,092$44,265
Adjustments for Features-3,105-3,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,203$30,801$44,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162012
ModelForesterForester3-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,495$7,695$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,105-3,2910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%

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