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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: $30,612

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $14,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremiumxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $38,850
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Fog lights 382  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo area partition net 65 180
Universal garage door opener 120  
Premium Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Fog lights 286  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo area partition net 42 165
Universal garage door opener 78  
Premium Package   3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,767 5,330
Options (change) 1,275 4,855
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $30,612 $45,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,342
Model Year20212010
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremiumxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,612$45,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,612$42,910

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212010
ModelForesterX3
TrimPremiumxDrive30i
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,200$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,983

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212010
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 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested245074%

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