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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: $35,144

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,742

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,800
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,670
Cargo organizer 60  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo area partition net 58 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo organizer 39  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo area partition net 37 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Options (change) 499 4,075
Options (change) 323 3,710
Destination 850 695
Total Price $35,144 $41,570
Total Invoice $32,742 $38,075

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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: $7,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,661
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4225hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$35,144$41,570
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,719$41,570
Total Invoice$32,742$38,075
Adjustments for Features-1,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,414$38,075

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$6,370$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3280

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
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.4,023 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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