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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: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $31,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,643

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $29,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim540i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $53,180 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,140  
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 3,650 1,070
Options (change) 3,380 902
Destination 995 625
Total Price $61,095 $29,590
Total Invoice $57,555 $27,643

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,718
Model Year20172007
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim540i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$61,095$29,590
Adjustments for Features-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,520$29,590
Total Invoice$57,555$27,643
Adjustments for Features-6,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,361$27,643

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172007
Model5-SeriesForester
Trim540i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,195$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172007
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in99.4 in
Length194.6 in176.6 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.757.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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