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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: $36,721

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,055

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $45,500
Base Invoice $31,569 $42,540
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,076 7,300
Options (change) 1,636 6,640
Destination 850 995
Total Price $36,721 $53,795
Total Invoice $34,055 $50,175

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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: $14,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,984
Model Year20162015
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$36,721$53,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,721$51,505
Total Invoice$34,055$50,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,055$48,039

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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 
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 fog lights$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,270$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,136

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in183.8 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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