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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: $31,818

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $26,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,446

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $25,139

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $98,700 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $91,485 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Rearview camera 400 400 400        
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener           93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           185 185
Cargo cover           166 166
Obstacle detection, rear           363 363
Rear spoiler           368  
Wheel-lip moldings           453 453
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135      
Rearview camera 365 365 365        
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           888 888
Universal garage door opener           61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           120 120
Cargo cover           108 108
Obstacle detection, rear           272 272
Rear spoiler           276  
Wheel-lip moldings           340 340
Options (change) 3,650 3,650 3,650 150 0 2,628 2,260
Options (change) 3,320 3,320 3,320 135 0 2,065 1,789
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $58,545 $60,845 $62,345 $71,245 $99,695 $31,818 $33,050
Total Invoice $54,585 $56,700 $58,080 $66,300 $92,480 $29,446 $30,668

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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: $23,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,913
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8567hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18285/35-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$58,545$60,845$62,345$71,245$99,695$31,818$33,050
Adjustments for Features-3,460-5,410-5,410-5,635-10,1100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,085$55,435$56,935$65,610$89,585$31,818$32,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,525$34,500$0$1,057
Total Invoice$54,585$56,700$58,080$66,300$92,480$29,446$30,668
Adjustments for Features-3,226-5,041-5,040-5,244-9,3780-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,359$51,659$53,040$61,056$83,102$29,446$30,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$1,681$9,697$31,743$0$1,060

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900$900
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
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
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0  
Hood scoop      $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
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  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
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     $150$150
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  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row     $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$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 release, second row seats     $50$50
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
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$8,345$10,295$10,295$10,520$14,995$4,885$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$5,410$5,410$5,635$10,110$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,226-5,041-5,040-5,244-9,3780-162

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.0 in
Length193.2 in169.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height69.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft368.3 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 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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