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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,532

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $32,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $30,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $56,500 $28,195
Base Invoice $52,180 $26,409
Premium Sound Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,900 1,800
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Premium Sound Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,730 1,650
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 7,000 2,642
Options (change) 6,395 2,243
Destination 875 695
Total Price $64,375 $31,532
Total Invoice $59,450 $29,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,040
Model Year20112009
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$64,375$31,532
Adjustments for Features-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,975$31,532
Total Invoice$59,450$29,347
Adjustments for Features-4,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,387$29,347

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,995$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.7 in103.0 in
Length196.8 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,707 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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