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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: $36,200

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $13,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020142014
ModelForesterX3X3
TrimTouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,595 $39,800 $44,900
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Roof rails   250 250
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Roof rails   230 230
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 595 9,450 7,550
Options (change) 385 8,600 6,870
Destination 1,010 925 925
Total Price $36,200 $50,175 $53,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,951
Model Year202020142014
ModelForesterX3X3
TrimTouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,200$50,175$53,375
Adjustments for Features-6650-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,535$50,175$53,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year202020142014
ModelForesterX3X3
TrimTouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$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$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,875$7,210$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-260-277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202014
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height67.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested175060%

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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