| 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: $34,665 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $10,950 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,229 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $9,521 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 325i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $34,600 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $31,665 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |
| Premium Package | 2,640 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | ||
| Options (change) | 660 | 660 | 10,320 |
| Options (change) | 427 | 427 | 9,390 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 695 |
| Total Price | $34,665 | $37,665 | $45,615 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $41,750 |
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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: $14,820 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,119 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 325i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 215hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $34,665 | $37,665 | $45,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,870 | -4,170 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,795 | $33,495 | $45,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $41,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,598 | -3,877 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,631 | $31,140 | $41,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 325i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $9,150 | $9,450 | $5,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,870 | $4,170 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,598 | -3,877 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 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 | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 25% |
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