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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: $31,102

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $18,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,422

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $18,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterX3X3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $40,160 $51,180
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,350  
Class III trailer hitch     550 550
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,565 1,565
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof     1,240  
Class III trailer hitch     505 505
Options (change) 4,412 4,045 6,500 5,150
Options (change) 3,372 3,097 5,980 4,740
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $31,102 $33,235 $49,945 $60,445
Total Invoice $28,422 $30,499 $47,135 $56,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,499
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterX3X3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$31,102$33,235$49,945$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,525-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,102$33,000$44,420$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$8,100
Total Invoice$28,422$30,499$47,135$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-216-5,214-7,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,422$30,283$41,921$49,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,861$0$7,532

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterX3X3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,110$5,345$10,635$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$5,525$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-5,214-7,462

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.8 in
Length179.5 in185.9 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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