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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $54,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelX5ForesterForester
TrimM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,700 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $79,045 $24,930 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 150    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
CD changer, remote 600    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Temporary spare tire 135    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
CD changer, remote 545    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 1,100 840 1,068
Options (change) 1,000 592 739
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $87,675 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $80,920 $26,167 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,781
Model Year201120082008
ModelX5ForesterForester
TrimM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine555hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$87,675$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-10,365-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,310$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$80,920$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-9,566-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,354$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120082008
ModelX5ForesterForester
TrimM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,710$5,985$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,365$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,566-5940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in99.4 in
Length191.2 in176.6 in
Width76.1 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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