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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: $33,677

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $33,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,173

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim535i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $51,150 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900    
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Lane departure warning 950    
Proximity key 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Cargo area partition net   58 58
Cargo organizer   60 60
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730    
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Lane departure warning 865    
Proximity key 910    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo area partition net   37 37
Cargo organizer   39 39
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 10,595 2,732 2,732
Options (change) 9,590 2,179 2,179
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $66,820 $33,677 $36,677
Total Invoice $61,565 $31,173 $33,956

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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: $33,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,295
Model Year200920152015
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$66,820$33,677$36,677
Adjustments for Features-1050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,715$33,677$36,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$61,565$31,173$33,956
Adjustments for Features-970-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,468$31,173$33,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920152015
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  
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 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
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
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
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$7,715$7,610$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-970-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
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.3,297 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 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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 system200Yes
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 Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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