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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: $36,318

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $30,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim535iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $34,595
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo area partition net   65
Universal garage door opener   120
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo area partition net   42
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 11,095 713
Options (change) 10,045 461
Destination 825 1,010
Total Price $66,320 $36,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,695
Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim535iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6182hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$66,320$36,318
Adjustments for Features0-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,320$34,683

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim535iTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $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
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$7,815$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66

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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 Year20082020
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in105.1 in
Length191.2 in182.1 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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