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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: $29,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,841

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $39,400
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,250
Cargo organizer 115  
Rear spoiler 353  
Skid plate (one) 110  
4-speed automatic 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Cargo organizer 72  
Rear spoiler 230  
Skid plate (one) 71  
4-speed automatic 727  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,378 2,500
Options (change) 1,100 2,275
Destination 625 825
Total Price $29,898 $42,725
Total Invoice $27,841 $39,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,483
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$29,898$42,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,898$40,525
Total Invoice$27,841$39,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,841$37,324

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,445$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,026

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,067 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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