BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $64,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,450

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
TrimM52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $90,200 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $83,165 $25,001 $26,005
Wood trim 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Wood trim 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 0 482 623
Options (change) 0 314 405
Destination 925 625 625
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $92,425 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $85,390 $25,940 $27,035

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $58,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,771
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
TrimM52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine560hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionS7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$92,425$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-7,050-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,375$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$85,390$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-6,513-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,877$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,929

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesForesterForester
TrimM52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,120$5,970$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,513-8340

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in99.4 in
Length193.1 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.457.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.