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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i540i540dM550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $30,887 $33,675
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190      
Heated front seats       500    
Wood trim       0    
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Lighting Package 965 965 965      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175      
Heated front seats       455    
Wood trim       0    
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Options (change) 9,990 8,540 8,140 2,350 648 648
Options (change) 9,195 7,860 7,490 2,160 419 419
Destination 995 995 995 995 915 915
Total Price $63,385 $67,235 $71,135 $76,745 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $59,600 $63,195 $66,825 $72,095 $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: $28,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,313
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i540i540dM550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$63,385$67,235$71,135$76,745$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features-70-70-2,020-3,6700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,315$67,165$69,115$73,075$34,653$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$9,760$0$2,700
Total Invoice$59,600$63,195$66,825$72,095$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features-66-66-1,898-3,4480-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,534$63,129$64,927$68,647$32,221$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,595$5,393$9,113$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForesterForester
Trim530i540i540dM550i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,420$8,420$10,370$12,020$8,350$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$70$2,020$3,670$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-66-1,898-3,4480-279

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in103.9 in
Length194.6 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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