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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: $36,265

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $28,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $34,595
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  
App support 250 250 250  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Lane departure warning   950 950  
Premium Package     2,200  
Roof rails     100  
iPod integration     400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Cargo area partition net       65
Universal garage door opener       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  
App support 230 230 230  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
Lane departure warning   865 865  
Premium Package     2,000  
Roof rails     90  
iPod integration     365  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Cargo area partition net       42
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 11,600 12,550 12,500 660
Options (change) 10,570 11,435 11,385 427
Destination 875 875 875 1,010
Total Price $64,575 $68,025 $72,275 $36,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,874
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$64,575$68,025$72,275$36,265
Adjustments for Features-1,370-1,670-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,205$66,355$71,280$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$8,075$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
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$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo tray   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
USB port   $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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,220$10,520$9,845$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$1,670$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,264-1,540-9180

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in105.1 in
Length191.2 in182.1 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 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
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 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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