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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: $34,684

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,255

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $42,700
Base Invoice $30,927 $39,465
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo area partition net 58 180
Universal garage door opener 76  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo area partition net 37 165
Universal garage door opener 49  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 739 4,930
Options (change) 478 4,490
Destination 850 895
Total Price $34,684 $48,525
Total Invoice $32,255 $44,850

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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: $12,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,199
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,684$48,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,684$47,015
Total Invoice$32,255$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,255$43,454

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
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
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$5,110$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft363.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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