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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: $36,593

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $22,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForester
Trim528i535i550iTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $34,895
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Door sill trim plates       53
Universal garage door opener       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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Door sill trim plates       34
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 10,300 9,200 4,100 648
Options (change) 9,380 8,380 3,735 419
Destination 925 925 925 1,050
Total Price $59,025 $63,525 $67,725 $36,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,423
Model Year2013201320132021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForester
Trim528i535i550iTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$59,025$63,525$67,725$36,593
Adjustments for Features-750-7500-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,275$62,775$67,725$33,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$9,450$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForester
Trim528i535i550iTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $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
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $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  
Total Value of Features$7,695$7,695$6,945$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$750$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-6920-124

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in105.1 in
Length193.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.476.1 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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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