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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: $36,200

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $26,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelX5X5X5Forester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $34,595
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
App support 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Lane departure warning   950 950  
Premium Package     1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Universal garage door opener       120
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
App support 230 230 230  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Lane departure warning   865 865  
Premium Package     1,685  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 6,900 7,850 5,950 595
Options (change) 6,285 7,150 5,420 385
Destination 895 895 895 1,010
Total Price $62,995 $66,445 $71,045 $36,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,785
Model Year2012201220122020
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)205, 10205, 10205, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$62,995$66,445$71,045$36,200
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,345-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,950$65,100$70,000$36,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$8,050$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122020
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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$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 tray   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Wiper de-icer   $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
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Cornering lights$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 
Total Value of Features$9,895$10,195$9,895$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,345$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-965-1,241-9640

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
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

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 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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