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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: $22,809 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $20,966 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 363 | 363 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 272 | 272 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,975 | 4,475 | 2,150 | 1,325 | 2,241 | 2,241 |
| Options (change) | 5,440 | 4,075 | 1,960 | 1,205 | 1,788 | 1,788 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $53,770 | $57,870 | $63,995 | $64,220 | $30,961 | $32,961 |
| Total Invoice | $49,665 | $53,450 | $59,110 | $59,320 | $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: $21,124 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,410 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| 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 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $53,770 | $57,870 | $63,995 | $64,220 | $30,961 | $32,961 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,685 | -1,235 | -1,035 | -1,535 | 0 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,085 | $56,635 | $62,960 | $62,685 | $30,961 | $32,586 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $10,875 | $10,600 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Total Invoice | $49,665 | $53,450 | $59,110 | $59,320 | $28,699 | $30,597 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,556 | -1,141 | -956 | -1,418 | 0 | -348 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,109 | $52,309 | $58,154 | $57,902 | $28,699 | $30,249 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $10,045 | $9,793 | $0 | $1,550 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,845 | $7,395 | $7,195 | $7,695 | $6,160 | $6,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,685 | $1,235 | $1,035 | $1,535 | $0 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,556 | -1,141 | -956 | -1,418 | 0 | -348 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 15% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 15% |
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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