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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: $32,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,587

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $38,850
Base Invoice $27,992 $35,920
Navigation system 1,000 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 48 180
Obstacle detection, rear 363 750
Universal garage door opener 93  
Premium Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Navigation system 888 1,640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 31 165
Obstacle detection, rear 272 685
Universal garage door opener 61  
Premium Package   3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   820
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,308 8,780
Options (change) 1,820 8,000
Destination 775 875
Total Price $32,978 $48,505
Total Invoice $30,587 $44,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,721
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,978$48,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,978$46,895
Total Invoice$30,587$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,587$43,308

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,435$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.1 in
Length179.5 in179.7 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140042%
Total Not Requested190058%

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