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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $24,372 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $22,239 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $47,800 | $53,400 | $62,700 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $44,155 | $49,310 | $57,865 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 635 | 635 | 635 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,300 | 9,200 | 4,100 | 648 | 648 |
| Options (change) | 9,380 | 8,380 | 3,735 | 419 | 419 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $59,025 | $63,525 | $67,725 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Total Invoice | $54,460 | $58,615 | $62,525 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,602 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,318 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $59,025 | $63,525 | $67,725 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Adjustments for Features | -750 | -750 | 0 | -2,980 | -3,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,275 | $62,775 | $67,725 | $31,673 | $34,373 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $9,450 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $54,460 | $58,615 | $62,525 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
| Adjustments for Features | -692 | -692 | 0 | -2,771 | -3,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,768 | $57,923 | $62,525 | $29,450 | $31,959 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,155 | $8,757 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,695 | $7,695 | $6,945 | $9,925 | $10,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $750 | $750 | $0 | $2,980 | $3,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -692 | -692 | 0 | -2,771 | -3,050 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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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