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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: $34,626

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $23,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,600 $33,095
Base Invoice $48,955 $30,927
Rear Climate Package 400  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Package 2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Rear Climate Package 365  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Premium Package 2,275  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,650 681
Options (change) 3,325 441
Destination 695 850
Total Price $57,945 $34,626
Total Invoice $52,975 $32,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,404
Model Year20062015
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,945$34,626
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,465$34,626
Total Invoice$52,975$32,218
Adjustments for Features-1,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,622$32,218

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.4i2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length183.7 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height67.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,927 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft374.7 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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