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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: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $45,500
Base Invoice $26,116 $42,540
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
4-speed automatic 800  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
4-speed automatic 727  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 1,868 3,250
Options (change) 1,466 2,955
Destination 625 995
Total Price $30,388 $49,745
Total Invoice $28,207 $46,490

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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: $13,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,535
Model Year20072015
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$49,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,388$43,595
Total Invoice$28,207$46,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,207$40,742

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,345$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,748

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072015
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in183.8 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.3 ft3

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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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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