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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $29,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $28,053

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $98,700 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $91,485 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Wood trim         0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           42  
Rear spoiler           353 353
Satellite radio           445 445
Universal garage door opener             87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             183
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135      
Wood trim         0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           28  
Rear spoiler           230 230
Satellite radio           334 334
Universal garage door opener             56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             119
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 3,250 150 0 840 1,068
Options (change) 2,955 2,955 2,955 135 0 592 739
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $58,145 $60,445 $61,945 $71,245 $99,695 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $54,220 $56,335 $57,715 $66,300 $92,480 $26,167 $27,500

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,980
Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8567hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18285/35-21215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$58,145$60,445$61,945$71,245$99,695$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-7,150-9,100-9,100-9,525-14,000-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,995$51,345$52,845$61,720$85,695$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,725$34,700$0$2,068
Total Invoice$54,220$56,335$57,715$66,300$92,480$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-6,667-8,481-8,479-8,864-12,987-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,553$47,854$49,236$57,436$79,493$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$1,683$9,883$31,940$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic     $800 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat     $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Roof rack     $300$300
Roof rails$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   
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  
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Hood scoop      $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $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
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers    $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$12,370$14,320$14,320$14,745$19,220$5,860$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$9,100$9,100$9,525$14,000$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,667-8,481-8,479-8,864-12,987-5940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in99.4 in
Length193.2 in176.6 in
Width76.3 in68.3 in
Height69.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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