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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: $27,649 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $21,601 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $19,835 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $26,895 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 | $25,001 | $26,005 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,325 | 3,325 | 975 | 129 | 270 |
| Options (change) | 3,025 | 3,025 | 885 | 84 | 175 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 625 | 625 |
| Total Price | $49,250 | $54,300 | $62,050 | $27,649 | $28,790 |
| Total Invoice | $45,545 | $50,190 | $57,345 | $25,710 | $26,805 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,316 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,651 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | A4 | M5 |
| 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 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $49,250 | $54,300 | $62,050 | $27,649 | $28,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,185 | -2,885 | -4,025 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,065 | $51,415 | $58,025 | $26,749 | $28,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $10,960 | $0 | $2,041 |
| Total Invoice | $45,545 | $50,190 | $57,345 | $25,710 | $26,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,021 | -2,667 | -3,720 | -837 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,524 | $47,523 | $53,625 | $24,873 | $26,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,999 | $10,101 | $0 | $1,932 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,130 | $7,830 | $8,970 | $5,845 | $4,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,185 | $2,885 | $4,025 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,021 | -2,667 | -3,720 | -837 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 57.7 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 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
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 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| 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% |
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