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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: $30,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,600
Base Invoice $26,116 $35,510
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Cargo organizer 115  
Rear spoiler 353  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
4-speed automatic 909  
Cargo organizer 72  
Rear spoiler 230  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,578 2,425
Options (change) 1,282 2,205
Destination 645 825
Total Price $30,118 $41,850
Total Invoice $28,043 $38,540

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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: $10,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,978
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,118$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,118$40,200
Total Invoice$28,043$38,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,043$37,021

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0si
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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$5,670$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
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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