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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: $33,521

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelX5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $28,144 $30,927
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
App support 250 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Lane departure warning   950 950    
Premium Package     1,850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,895 1,895
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Cargo cover       182 182
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
App support 230 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Lane departure warning   865 865    
Premium Package     1,685    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,638 1,638
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Cargo cover       118 118
Options (change) 6,650 7,600 5,950 2,576 2,576
Options (change) 6,055 6,920 5,420 2,079 2,079
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Total Price $62,745 $66,195 $71,045 $33,521 $36,521
Total Invoice $57,915 $61,080 $65,560 $31,073 $33,856

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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: $25,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,810
Model Year20122012201220152015
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)205, 10205, 10205, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$62,745$66,195$71,045$33,521$36,521
Adjustments for Features-3,285-3,585-3,4850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,460$62,610$67,560$33,521$36,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$8,100$0$2,800
Total Invoice$57,915$61,080$65,560$31,073$33,856
Adjustments for Features-3,032-3,308-3,2160-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,883$57,772$62,344$31,073$33,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,889$7,461$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220152015
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
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$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
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
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   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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
Total Value of Features$10,095$10,395$10,295$6,810$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$3,585$3,485$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,032-3,308-3,2160-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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.3,297 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 Legroom40.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested91546%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested91546%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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