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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: $28,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $36,800
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $33,670
Cargo organizer 115 115  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Cargo organizer 72 72  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 578 578 2,425
Options (change) 373 373 2,205
Destination 625 625 695
Total Price $28,098 $29,098 $39,920
Total Invoice $25,999 $27,003 $36,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,595
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4225hp I6
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/55-17
Total Price$28,098$29,098$39,920
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,073$29,098$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$25,999$27,003$36,570
Adjustments for Features-9480-1,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,051$27,003$34,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,952$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,820$4,795$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9480-1,924

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.1 in
Length176.6 in179.7 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft371.0 ft3

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