BMW X5 BMW X5 2007 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,906

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $50,140 $26,116
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 595 445
Panoramic sunroof 1,350  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio 540 334
Panoramic sunroof 1,230  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 2,445 1,798
Options (change) 2,225 1,473
Destination 775 645
Total Price $57,720 $30,338
Total Invoice $53,140 $28,234

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X5 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,559
Model Year20072008
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$57,720$30,338
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,085$30,338
Total Invoice$53,140$28,234
Adjustments for Features-3,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,793$28,234

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,980$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3470

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width76.1 in68.3 in
Height69.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.2 ft357.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.