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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: $21,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterX3
Trim2.0XT TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $48,950
Base Invoice $33,675 $46,205
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
LED headlights   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
LED headlights   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 595 9,350
Options (change) 385 8,610
Destination 915 995
Total Price $37,600 $59,295
Total Invoice $34,975 $55,810

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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: $20,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,273
Model Year20182017
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, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,600$59,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$57,635
Total Invoice$34,975$55,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,975$54,248

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
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
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, 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 
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$6,900$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,562

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 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 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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