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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,272

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $25,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,473

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $24,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $54,300
Base Invoice $33,675 $51,180
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Class III trailer hitch   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Class III trailer hitch   505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 1,267 8,000
Options (change) 883 7,365
Destination 915 995
Total Price $38,272 $63,295
Total Invoice $35,473 $59,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,742
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4355hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-19
Total Price$38,272$63,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,272$59,760
Total Invoice$35,473$59,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,473$56,215

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,325

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.8 in
Length180.9 in185.9 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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