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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,345

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,144

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $21,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 1,900 1,900       1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Wood trim         0    
Universal garage door opener           82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183
iPod integration           223 223
Rear spoiler           367  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730       1,501 1,501
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Wood trim         0    
Universal garage door opener           54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119
iPod integration           145 145
Rear spoiler           275  
Options (change) 4,400 2,950 1,050 500 0 2,655 2,288
Options (change) 4,005 2,685 955 455 0 2,094 1,819
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,125 $57,275 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425 $29,345 $31,478
Total Invoice $49,085 $52,920 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390 $27,144 $29,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,523
Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$53,125$57,275$63,375$64,125$92,425$29,345$31,478
Adjustments for Features-1,535-1,535-1,535-2,335-5,2600-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,590$55,740$61,840$61,790$87,165$29,345$31,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,250$10,200$35,575$0$1,898
Total Invoice$49,085$52,920$58,550$59,245$85,390$27,144$29,221
Adjustments for Features-1,418-1,418-1,418-2,157-4,8600-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,667$51,502$57,132$57,088$80,530$27,144$29,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,835$9,465$9,421$32,863$0$1,859

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Hood scoop      $100
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$7,670$7,670$7,670$8,470$11,395$6,135$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$1,535$1,535$2,335$5,260$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,418-1,418-1,418-2,157-4,8600-218

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in103.0 in
Length193.1 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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