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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: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $27,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,222

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $25,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $88,850 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $81,920 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900     1,800 1,800
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350    
Wood trim         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183
Cargo area partition net           46 46
Universal garage door opener           82 82
Cargo cover           166 166
iPod integration           223 223
Bodyside moldings           238 238
Rear spoiler           367  
Wheel-lip moldings           432 432
Satellite radio           453 453
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730     1,647 1,650
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320    
Wood trim         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119
Cargo area partition net           30 30
Universal garage door opener           54 54
Cargo cover           108 108
iPod integration           145 145
Bodyside moldings           155 155
Rear spoiler           275  
Wheel-lip moldings           324 324
Satellite radio           340 340
Options (change) 2,400 2,400 2,400 500 500 3,990 3,623
Options (change) 2,185 2,185 2,185 455 455 3,197 2,925
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $58,525 $61,025 $60,025 $65,625 $90,275 $30,680 $32,513
Total Invoice $54,075 $56,375 $55,455 $60,625 $83,300 $28,222 $30,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,099
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$58,525$61,025$60,025$65,625$90,275$30,680$32,513
Adjustments for Features-5,145-5,245-4,945-5,145-7,2600-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,380$55,780$55,080$60,480$83,015$30,680$32,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$29,635$0$1,598
Total Invoice$54,075$56,375$55,455$60,625$83,300$28,222$30,029
Adjustments for Features-4,754-4,845-4,569-4,753-6,6990-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,321$51,530$50,886$55,872$76,601$28,222$29,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,209$1,565$6,551$27,280$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
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 
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
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$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$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 passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
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     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $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$10,445$10,545$10,245$10,445$12,560$5,300$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$5,245$4,945$5,145$7,260$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,754-4,845-4,569-4,753-6,6990-217

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.0 in
Length191.2 in179.5 in
Width76.1 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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