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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: $34,625

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,836 $35,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Cargo organizer 60  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo area partition net 55 150
Universal garage door opener 74  
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Cargo organizer 39  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo area partition net 35 135
Universal garage door opener 48  
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 805 6,425
Options (change) 521 5,845
Destination 825 825
Total Price $34,625 $45,850
Total Invoice $32,182 $42,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,058
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$34,625$45,850
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$45,850
Total Invoice$32,182$42,180
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,122$42,180

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,160$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length180.9 in179.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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