Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 BMW X3 BMW X3 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,453

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $41,050
Base Invoice $26,116 $37,965
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
4-speed automatic 800  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
4-speed automatic 727  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,868 5,290
Options (change) 1,466 4,820
Destination 625 875
Total Price $30,388 $47,215
Total Invoice $28,207 $43,660

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,038
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$30,388$47,215
Adjustments for Features0-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,388$42,440
Total Invoice$28,207$43,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,207$39,245

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072011
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,420$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,415

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072011
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in183.0 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.