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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: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $24,093 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $22,043 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $26,695 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $24,930 | $26,116 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,125 | 1,875 | 1,400 | 1,325 | 487 | 715 |
| Options (change) | 3,755 | 1,705 | 1,275 | 1,205 | 362 | 509 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $51,920 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 | $27,827 | $29,255 |
| Total Invoice | $47,980 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 | $25,937 | $27,270 |
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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: $20,423 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,657 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $51,920 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 | $27,827 | $29,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,310 | -3,460 | -4,200 | -5,100 | -640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,610 | $51,810 | $59,045 | $59,120 | $27,187 | $29,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $11,435 | $11,510 | $0 | $2,068 |
| Total Invoice | $47,980 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 | $25,937 | $27,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,983 | -3,198 | -3,880 | -4,711 | -597 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,997 | $47,882 | $54,545 | $54,609 | $25,340 | $27,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,885 | $10,548 | $10,612 | $0 | $1,930 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,180 | $9,330 | $10,070 | $10,970 | $6,510 | $5,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,310 | $3,460 | $4,200 | $5,100 | $640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,983 | -3,198 | -3,880 | -4,711 | -597 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| 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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
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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