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BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,288

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,186

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,600 $28,195
Base Invoice $48,955 $26,409
Rear Climate Package 400  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,350  
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Rear Climate Package 365  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Navigation system 1,640 1,650
Panoramic sunroof 1,230  
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 4,300 2,398
Options (change) 3,920 2,082
Destination 695 695
Total Price $58,595 $31,288
Total Invoice $53,570 $29,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,234
Model Year20062009
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$58,595$31,288
Adjustments for Features-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,150$31,288
Total Invoice$53,570$29,186
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,420$29,186

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,465$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1500

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See a complete comparison of BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length183.7 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,927 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.4 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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