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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: $33,779 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $16,666 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,308 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $15,782 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $41,950 | $43,450 |
| Base Invoice | $28,785 | $31,569 | $39,275 | $40,655 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 58 | 58 | ||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| 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 | 129 | 129 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | 1,195 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 37 | 37 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| 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) | 2,134 | 2,134 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Options (change) | 1,673 | 1,673 | 6,820 | 6,820 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,779 | $36,779 | $50,445 | $51,945 |
| Total Invoice | $31,308 | $34,092 | $47,090 | $48,470 |
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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: $15,391 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,592 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $33,779 | $36,779 | $50,445 | $51,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -1,275 | -1,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,779 | $36,579 | $49,170 | $50,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $31,308 | $34,092 | $47,090 | $48,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -1,190 | -1,096 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,308 | $33,907 | $45,900 | $47,374 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $1,474 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $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 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $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 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $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 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,520 | $7,720 | $8,795 | $8,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $1,275 | $1,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -1,190 | -1,096 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
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