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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: $34,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020182018
ModelX5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840 $30,887 $33,675
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 3,400 3,400 2,200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Roof rails 100 100 100      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Driver Assistance Package       1,800    
Power liftgate       500    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Cargo area partition net         65 65
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Premium Package 3,095 3,095 2,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Roof rails 90 90 90      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
Driver Assistance Package       1,640    
Power liftgate       455    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Cargo area partition net         42 42
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Options (change) 8,550 8,550 7,350 3,800 713 713
Options (change) 7,785 7,785 6,690 3,460 461 461
Destination 875 875 875 875 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,025 $58,925 $64,525 $90,175 $34,718 $37,718
Total Invoice $52,630 $54,235 $59,540 $83,175 $32,263 $35,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,199
Model Year201020102010201020182018
ModelX5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,025$58,925$64,525$90,175$34,718$37,718
Adjustments for Features000-3,200-895-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,025$58,925$64,525$86,975$33,823$36,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,500$29,950$0$2,700
Total Invoice$52,630$54,235$59,540$83,175$32,263$35,051
Adjustments for Features000-2,952-832-1,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,630$54,235$59,540$80,223$31,431$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$6,910$27,593$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102010201020182018
ModelX5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
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$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers   $50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,305$8,305$8,305$11,505$9,200$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,200$895$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,952-832-1,111

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width76.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,917 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested119075%
Total Not Requested40025%
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
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%

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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