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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: $29,964

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212007
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $38,000
All Weather Package 500  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo area partition net 65 150
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
HD radio   500
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
All Weather Package 417  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo area partition net 42 135
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
HD radio   450
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,119 2,725
Options (change) 856 2,475
Destination 1,050 775
Total Price $29,964 $41,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,411
Model Year20212007
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-17
Total Price$29,964$41,500
Adjustments for Features0-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,964$40,530

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212007
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212007
ModelForesterX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.1 in
Length182.1 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft371.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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