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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: $34,665

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,229

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $54,390 $30,887 $33,675
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
App support 250 250 250    
Lane departure warning   950 950    
Premium Package     2,200    
Roof rails     100    
iPod integration     400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Cargo area partition net       65 65
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
App support 230 230 230    
Lane departure warning   865 865    
Premium Package     2,000    
Roof rails     90    
iPod integration     365    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Cargo area partition net       42 42
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 11,600 12,550 12,500 660 660
Options (change) 10,570 11,435 11,385 427 427
Destination 875 875 875 915 915
Total Price $64,575 $68,025 $72,275 $34,665 $37,665
Total Invoice $59,575 $62,740 $66,650 $32,229 $35,017

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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: $28,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,990
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$64,575$68,025$72,275$34,665$37,665
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,770-1,0950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,105$66,255$71,180$34,665$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$8,075$0$2,700
Total Invoice$59,575$62,740$66,650$32,229$35,017
Adjustments for Features-1,356-1,632-1,0100-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,219$61,108$65,640$32,229$34,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,889$7,421$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
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$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,220$10,520$9,845$8,750$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,770$1,095$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,356-1,632-1,0100-279

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.9 in
Length191.2 in180.9 in
Width76.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
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 Requested119059%
Total Not Requested82541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
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 Requested119059%
Total Not Requested82541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested119074%
Total Not Requested42526%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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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