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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: $33,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $28,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,855

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $26,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $29,995
Base Invoice $50,595 $28,084
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo area partition net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo area partition net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 6,295 2,548
Options (change) 5,730 1,976
Destination 825 795
Total Price $61,920 $33,338
Total Invoice $57,150 $30,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,931
Model Year20082013
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$61,920$33,338
Adjustments for Features-3,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,275$33,338
Total Invoice$57,150$30,855
Adjustments for Features-3,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,786$30,855

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelX5Forester
Trim4.8i2.5 XT Touring
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,780$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3640

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in169.5 in
Width76.1 in70.1 in
Height69.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested54042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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