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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: $29,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,588

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelX5Forester
TrimxDrive48i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $27,895
Base Invoice $51,885 $26,005
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Temporary spare tire 135  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 650 1,153
Options (change) 590 958
Destination 825 625
Total Price $57,675 $29,673
Total Invoice $53,300 $27,588

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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: $24,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,052
Model Year20092006
ModelX5Forester
TrimxDrive48i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$57,675$29,673
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$29,673
Total Invoice$53,300$27,588
Adjustments for Features-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,640$27,588

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelX5Forester
TrimxDrive48i2.5 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 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,305$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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
61.8 ft357.7 ft3

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