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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: $33,060

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,674

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $43,950
Base Invoice $28,084 $40,615
Navigation system 1,000 2,150
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 48 180
Obstacle detection, rear 363 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 888 1,955
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 31 165
Obstacle detection, rear 272 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,270 6,580
Options (change) 1,795 5,995
Destination 795 895
Total Price $33,060 $51,425
Total Invoice $30,674 $47,505

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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: $15,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,050
Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,060$51,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,060$48,415
Total Invoice$30,674$47,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,674$44,724

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,935$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,781

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length169.5 in183.0 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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