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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $24,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $28,051 $30,836
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           200 200
Driver Assist Technology Package           2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates           36 36
Universal garage door opener           74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           198 198
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           130 130
Driver Assist Technology Package           2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates           23 23
Universal garage door opener           48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           128 128
Options (change) 8,350 7,250 7,250 7,350 3,400 2,908 2,908
Options (change) 7,600 6,600 6,600 6,690 3,095 2,416 2,416
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $59,545 $64,095 $65,595 $70,445 $70,695 $33,728 $36,728
Total Invoice $55,460 $59,655 $61,035 $65,495 $65,765 $31,292 $34,077

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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: $23,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,133
Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$59,545$64,095$65,595$70,445$70,695$33,728$36,728
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,185-2,185-2,185-2,8350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,360$61,910$63,410$68,260$67,860$33,728$36,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500$0$2,800
Total Invoice$55,460$59,655$61,035$65,495$65,765$31,292$34,077
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,034-2,033-2,031-2,6370-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,425$57,621$59,002$63,464$63,128$31,292$33,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,196$5,577$10,039$9,703$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40$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  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
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  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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 release, second row seats     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback 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$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,095$10,095$10,095$10,095$10,745$7,910$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,185$2,185$2,185$2,835$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,035-2,034-2,033-2,031-2,6370-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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