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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $27,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $24,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $46,955 $24,330 $26,409
Satellite radio 595 453 453
Heated front seats 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Cargo area partition net   46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Satellite radio 540 340 340
Heated front seats 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Navigation system 1,640 1,647 1,650
Cargo area partition net   30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 4,345 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 3,955 2,125 2,128
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $56,440 $29,155 $31,355
Total Invoice $51,605 $27,150 $29,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,667
Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$56,440$29,155$31,355
Adjustments for Features-1,9550-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$29,155$30,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$51,605$27,150$29,232
Adjustments for Features-1,7880-336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,817$27,150$28,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,746

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 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$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$6,940$4,985$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7880-336

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in103.0 in
Length191.2 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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