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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: $33,290

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $48,950
Base Invoice $28,084 $46,205
Navigation system 1,000 1,950
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Text dictation   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system 888 1,795
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Text dictation   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 2,500 5,550
Options (change) 1,945 5,110
Destination 795 995
Total Price $33,290 $55,495
Total Invoice $30,824 $52,310

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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: $17,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,056
Model Year20132017
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)?, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,290$55,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,290$50,795
Total Invoice$30,824$52,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,824$47,880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,935$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length169.5 in183.8 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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