| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $34,718 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $19,617 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $18,932 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $45,950 | $44,450 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $43,415 | $42,020 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 850 | 850 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | 460 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 780 | 780 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | ||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||
| Options (change) | 713 | 713 | 8,890 | 8,890 |
| Options (change) | 461 | 461 | 8,180 | 8,180 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $34,718 | $37,718 | $55,835 | $54,335 |
| Total Invoice | $32,263 | $35,051 | $52,590 | $51,195 |
|
|
||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,897 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,311 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 |
| 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 | $34,718 | $37,718 | $55,835 | $54,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,620 | -1,720 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,718 | $37,418 | $54,215 | $52,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,263 | $35,051 | $52,590 | $51,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,526 | -1,621 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,263 | $34,772 | $51,064 | $49,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $1,490 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328d | 330i |
| 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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,425 | $7,725 | $9,045 | $9,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,526 | -1,621 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,663 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 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 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
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 44% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 44% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.
