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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: $30,396

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $30,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $29,548

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650 $100,700 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175 $94,330 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150      
Wood trim           0    
Universal garage door opener             82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             183 183
Cargo cover             166 166
iPod integration             223 223
Rear spoiler             367  
Wheel-lip moldings             432 432
Satellite radio             453 453
Navigation system             1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140      
Wood trim           0    
Universal garage door opener             54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             119 119
Cargo cover             108 108
iPod integration             145 145
Rear spoiler             275  
Wheel-lip moldings             324 324
Satellite radio             340 340
Navigation system             1,647 1,650
Options (change) 3,550 3,550 3,550 3,400 150 0 3,706 3,339
Options (change) 3,270 3,270 3,270 3,130 140 0 3,012 2,740
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $61,145 $63,445 $64,945 $62,927 $74,795 $101,695 $30,396 $32,229
Total Invoice $57,585 $59,720 $61,115 $58,912 $70,310 $95,325 $28,037 $29,844

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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: $25,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,031
Model Year20172017201720172017201720092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$61,145$63,445$64,945$62,927$74,795$101,695$30,396$32,229
Adjustments for Features-4,660-6,610-6,610-7,310-7,685-11,3850-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,485$56,835$58,335$55,617$67,110$90,310$30,396$31,994
Cost Above Minimum$868$1,218$2,718$0$11,493$34,693$0$1,598
Total Invoice$57,585$59,720$61,115$58,912$70,310$95,325$28,037$29,844
Adjustments for Features-4,389-6,222-6,220-6,844-7,224-10,6720-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,196$53,498$54,895$52,068$63,086$84,653$28,037$29,626
Cost Above Minimum$1,128$1,430$2,827$0$11,018$32,585$0$1,589

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172017201720092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $900$900
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray      $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$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$1200  
Sunroof, large      $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers     $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
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$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$9,820$11,770$11,770$12,470$12,845$16,545$5,160$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$6,610$6,610$7,310$7,685$11,385$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,389-6,222-6,220-6,844-7,224-10,6720-218

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.0 in
Length193.2 in179.5 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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
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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