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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: $33,639

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,149

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $48,110 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,900    
HD radio 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Satellite radio 595    
Proximity key 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Cargo area partition net   58 58
Cargo organizer   60 60
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Premium Package 1,910    
Navigation system 1,730    
HD radio 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Satellite radio 540    
Proximity key 910    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Cargo area partition net   37 37
Cargo organizer   39 39
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 8,795 2,694 2,694
Options (change) 8,000 2,155 2,155
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $61,590 $33,639 $36,639
Total Invoice $56,805 $31,149 $33,932

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,693
Model Year200720152015
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$61,590$33,639$36,639
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,590$32,519$35,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$56,805$31,149$33,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,037-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,805$30,112$32,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720152015
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,085$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,037-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in103.9 in
Length191.2 in180.9 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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