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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: $34,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $31,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim535i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $50,230 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Lane departure warning 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Cargo area partition net   65 65
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Lane departure warning 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Cargo area partition net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 11,095 713 713
Options (change) 10,045 461 461
Destination 825 915 915
Total Price $66,320 $34,718 $37,718
Total Invoice $61,100 $32,263 $35,051

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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: $33,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,263
Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim535i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp 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$66,320$34,718$37,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,320$33,183$35,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$61,100$32,263$35,051
Adjustments for Features0-1,426-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,100$30,837$33,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820182018
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim535i2.5i 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$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$7,815$9,350$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,426-1,705

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,660 lb.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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%

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%

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