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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: $36,265

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $10,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelForester3-Series
TrimTouring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,595 $34,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Cargo area partition net 65  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Cargo area partition net 42  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 660 11,895
Options (change) 427 10,775
Destination 1,010 825
Total Price $36,265 $47,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,116
Model Year20202008
ModelForester3-Series
TrimTouring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4230hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,265$47,220
Adjustments for Features-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,895$47,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202008
ModelForester3-Series
TrimTouring328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$9,525$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202008
ModelForester3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in178.2 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height67.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft358.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

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