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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,961 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $22,989 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $21,131 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 363 | 363 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 272 | 272 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,025 | 7,125 | 2,125 | 2,241 | 2,241 |
| Options (change) | 7,310 | 6,490 | 1,935 | 1,788 | 1,788 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $53,950 | $58,100 | $63,200 | $30,961 | $32,961 |
| Total Invoice | $49,830 | $53,655 | $58,395 | $28,699 | $30,597 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,079 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,290 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $53,950 | $58,100 | $63,200 | $30,961 | $32,961 |
| Adjustments for Features | -910 | -910 | -910 | 0 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,040 | $57,190 | $62,290 | $30,961 | $32,586 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,150 | $9,250 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Total Invoice | $49,830 | $53,655 | $58,395 | $28,699 | $30,597 |
| Adjustments for Features | -841 | -840 | -841 | 0 | -348 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,989 | $52,815 | $57,554 | $28,699 | $30,249 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,826 | $8,565 | $0 | $1,550 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,495 | $6,495 | $6,495 | $5,585 | $5,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $910 | $910 | $910 | $0 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -841 | -840 | -841 | 0 | -348 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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