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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: $37,600

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $44,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $41,490
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 595 7,550
Options (change) 385 6,870
Destination 915 925
Total Price $37,600 $53,375
Total Invoice $34,975 $49,285

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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: $16,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,836
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,600$53,375
Adjustments for Features-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,035$53,375
Total Invoice$34,975$49,285
Adjustments for Features-5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,449$49,285

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182014
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 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,075$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5260

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,653 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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