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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: $36,658

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $20,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102021
ModelX5X5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iMTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500 $34,895
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230
Door sill trim plates         53
Cargo area partition net         65
Universal garage door opener         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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149
Door sill trim plates         34
Cargo area partition net         42
Universal garage door opener         78
Options (change) 8,550 8,550 7,350 3,800 713
Options (change) 7,785 7,785 6,690 3,460 461
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,050
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $57,025 $58,925 $64,525 $90,175 $36,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,160
Model Year20102010201020102021
ModelX5X5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iMTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/55-18
Total Price$57,025$58,925$64,525$90,175$36,658
Adjustments for Features000-3,200-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,025$58,925$64,525$86,975$35,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,500$29,950$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201020102021
ModelX5X5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iMTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo tray    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails$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
Wiper de-icer    $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
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers   $50 
LED headlights    $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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $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 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$8,305$8,305$11,505$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,200$995
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,952-41

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102021
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,917 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft376.1 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
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
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
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
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
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
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 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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