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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: $35,645

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $16,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620202020
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $31,095 $34,595
Premium Package 3,400 2,500      
Auto-dimming mirrors 350        
Rear Climate Package 600 400      
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Heated steering wheel 150 150      
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,945  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Premium Package 3,095 2,275      
Auto-dimming mirrors 320        
Rear Climate Package 545 365      
Cold Weather Package 685 685      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Heated steering wheel 135 135      
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,498  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 8,550 5,600 1,800 3,540 595
Options (change) 7,785 5,100 1,640 2,883 385
Destination 695 695 695 1,010 1,010
Total Price $51,745 $59,895 $73,595 $35,645 $36,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,084
Model Year20062006200620202020
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/40-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$51,745$59,895$73,595$35,645$36,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,075-2,975-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,745$58,595$71,520$32,670$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$19,775$205$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620202020
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,965$8,740$9,640$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,075$2,975$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,188-1,895-325-144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062020
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in105.1 in
Length183.7 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height67.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%
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 Limited

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested100023%
Total Not Requested337577%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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