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BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,236 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $27,859 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,610 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $25,890 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $55,200 | $57,700 | $56,700 | $64,200 | $87,250 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $50,965 | $53,265 | $52,345 | $59,245 | $80,450 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Convenience Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,500 | 1,850 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 453 | 453 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 3,185 | 3,185 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,185 | 1,685 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 340 | 340 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2,350 | 2,400 | 3,516 | 3,148 |
| Options (change) | 3,640 | 3,640 | 3,640 | 2,140 | 2,185 | 2,699 | 2,423 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $60,095 | $62,595 | $61,595 | $67,445 | $90,545 | $32,236 | $33,868 |
| Total Invoice | $55,500 | $57,800 | $56,880 | $62,280 | $83,530 | $29,610 | $31,232 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,564 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,000 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 400hp V8 | 555hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 275/40-20 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $60,095 | $62,595 | $61,595 | $67,445 | $90,545 | $32,236 | $33,868 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,295 | -5,395 | -5,095 | -5,295 | -6,760 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,800 | $57,200 | $56,500 | $62,150 | $83,785 | $32,236 | $33,693 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,400 | $1,700 | $7,350 | $28,985 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $55,500 | $57,800 | $56,880 | $62,280 | $83,530 | $29,610 | $31,232 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,890 | -4,982 | -4,705 | -4,890 | -6,236 | 0 | -161 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,610 | $52,818 | $52,175 | $57,390 | $77,294 | $29,610 | $31,071 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,208 | $1,565 | $6,780 | $26,684 | $0 | $1,461 |
Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $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 | $0 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,495 | $10,595 | $10,295 | $10,495 | $11,960 | $5,200 | $5,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,295 | $5,395 | $5,095 | $5,295 | $6,760 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,890 | -4,982 | -4,705 | -4,890 | -6,236 | 0 | -161 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,961 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 92% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 M
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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