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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: $32,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $31,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $28,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $56,500 $29,895
Base Invoice $52,180 $27,992
Navigation system 1,900 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Rearview camera 400  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Navigation system 1,730 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Rearview camera 365  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 6,400 1,529
Options (change) 5,850 1,268
Destination 875 775
Total Price $63,775 $32,199
Total Invoice $58,905 $30,035

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,974
Model Year20112012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$63,775$32,199
Adjustments for Features-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,640$32,199
Total Invoice$58,905$30,035
Adjustments for Features-2,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,009$30,035

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoForester
Trim535i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
iPod integration$100 
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 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,920$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8960

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

Model Year20112012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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