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2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle
2025 Subaru Forester Base

2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle

2025 Subaru Forester Base

$46,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model X3 Sub-Model Forester
Make BMW Make Subaru
Model X3 Model Forester
Model Year 2024 BMW X3 Model Year 2025 Subaru Forester
Year 2024 Year 2025
MSRP $46,900 MSRP N/A
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission CVT Automatic
Horsepower 248 hp Horsepower 180 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm Torque 178 lb-ft
City 23 MPG City N/A
Highway 29 MPG Highway N/A
Combined 25 MPG Combined N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity N/A
Cruising Range City 395.6 miles Cruising Range City N/A
Cruising Range Highway 498.8 miles Cruising Range Highway N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type N/A
Turning Diameter 39.4 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type N/A
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension N/A
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension N/A
Head-Up Display Optional Head-Up Display N/A
Navigation System Standard Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Standard Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Standard Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Optional Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Standard Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Standard HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 4,079 lbs Curb Weight N/A
Ground Clearance 7.2 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 112.8 in Wheelbase N/A
Front Wheel Size 19" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size N/A
Rear Wheel Size 19" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size N/A
Front Tire P245/50HR19 Front Tire N/A
Rear Tire P245/50HR19 Rear Tire N/A
Front Width 63.8 in Front Width N/A
Max Width 74.4 in Max Width N/A
Height 66 in Height N/A
Length 185.9 in Length N/A
Front Seat Headroom 41.1 in Front Seat Headroom N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.6 in Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 40.3 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Rear Seat Headroom 39.1 in Rear Seat Headroom N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 36.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity N/A Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs