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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: $37,665

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,017

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,090 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $33,675 $38,315 $39,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Cargo area partition net 65    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Cargo area partition net 42    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Options (change) 660 10,600 10,600
Options (change) 427 9,645 9,645
Destination 915 925 925
Total Price $37,665 $52,975 $54,475
Total Invoice $35,017 $48,885 $50,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,927
Model Year201820142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,665$52,975$54,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$51,955$53,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$35,017$48,885$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-941-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,017$47,944$49,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820142014
ModelForester3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$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  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$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 
Total Value of Features$8,725$9,745$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941-849

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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