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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: $33,850 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $16,775 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $15,397 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $36,850 | $43,150 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $34,080 | $39,880 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,200 | |||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | 700 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | 149 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,000 | |||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | 635 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,540 | 595 | 595 | 12,850 | 11,050 |
| Options (change) | 2,883 | 385 | 385 | 11,695 | 10,055 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,850 | $34,600 | $37,600 | $50,625 | $55,125 |
| Total Invoice | $31,303 | $32,187 | $34,975 | $46,700 | $50,860 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,955 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,328 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $33,850 | $34,600 | $37,600 | $50,625 | $55,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,170 | -3,930 | -4,230 | 0 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,680 | $30,670 | $33,370 | $50,625 | $53,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $3,350 |
| Total Invoice | $31,303 | $32,187 | $34,975 | $46,700 | $50,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,931 | -3,656 | -3,935 | 0 | -1,061 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,372 | $28,531 | $31,040 | $46,700 | $49,799 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $159 | $2,668 | $0 | $3,099 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $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 | $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 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,540 | $10,300 | $10,600 | $6,170 | $7,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,170 | $3,930 | $4,230 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,931 | -3,656 | -3,935 | 0 | -1,061 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 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 | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 78% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 64% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 78% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 64% |
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