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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: $26,792 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $24,969 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $57,810 | $61,675 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,900 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,730 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| 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) | 10,250 | 9,150 | 9,150 | 9,250 | 5,300 | 648 | 648 |
| Options (change) | 9,330 | 8,330 | 8,330 | 8,420 | 4,825 | 419 | 419 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $61,445 | $65,995 | $67,495 | $72,345 | $72,595 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Total Invoice | $57,190 | $61,385 | $62,765 | $67,225 | $67,495 | $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: $26,322 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,532 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $61,445 | $65,995 | $67,495 | $72,345 | $72,595 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Adjustments for Features | -470 | -470 | -470 | -470 | -1,120 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,975 | $65,525 | $67,025 | $71,875 | $71,475 | $34,653 | $37,353 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $10,900 | $10,500 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $57,190 | $61,385 | $62,765 | $67,225 | $67,495 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
| Adjustments for Features | -437 | -437 | -437 | -437 | -1,041 | 0 | -279 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,753 | $60,948 | $62,328 | $66,788 | $66,454 | $32,221 | $34,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,195 | $5,575 | $10,035 | $9,701 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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, 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 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $9,645 | $8,525 | $8,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $470 | $470 | $470 | $470 | $1,120 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -437 | -437 | -437 | -437 | -1,041 | 0 | -279 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 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 | 35.3 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
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| 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 |
| Leather door panel trim | 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
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| 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
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| 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
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| 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
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
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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