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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,605 Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| Difference: $12,170 | |||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Touring | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,895 | $37,100 | $42,700 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 180 | 180 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | |
| Roof rails | 250 | 250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 165 | 165 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | |
| Roof rails | 230 | 230 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Options (change) | 660 | 10,780 | 9,080 |
| Options (change) | 427 | 9,820 | 8,275 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $36,605 | $48,775 | $52,675 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,135 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,587 | |||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Touring | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/55-17 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | $36,605 | $48,775 | $52,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -965 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,640 | $48,775 | $52,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Touring | xDrive28i | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $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 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| 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 | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,250 | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $965 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -39 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | X3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 4,113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1990 | 60% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 24% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
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