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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: $33,521

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $31,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,472

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175 $28,144 $30,927
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
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    
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,895 1,895
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Cargo cover           182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driver Assistance Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
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    
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,638 1,638
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Cargo cover           118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
Options (change) 7,850 7,850 7,850 7,700 3,050 2,576 2,576
Options (change) 7,230 7,230 7,230 7,090 2,810 2,079 2,079
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $65,445 $67,745 $69,245 $67,227 $77,695 $33,521 $36,521
Total Invoice $61,545 $63,680 $65,075 $62,872 $72,980 $31,073 $33,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,921
Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$65,445$67,745$69,245$67,227$77,695$33,521$36,521
Adjustments for Features-3,635-5,585-5,585-6,285-6,1100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,810$62,160$63,660$60,942$71,585$33,521$36,321
Cost Above Minimum$868$1,218$2,718$0$10,643$0$2,800
Total Invoice$61,545$63,680$65,075$62,872$72,980$31,073$33,856
Adjustments for Features-3,418-5,250-5,249-5,878-5,7390-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,127$58,430$59,826$56,994$67,241$31,073$33,671
Cost Above Minimum$1,133$1,436$2,832$0$10,247$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
ModelX5X5X5X5X5ForesterForester
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
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  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$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 with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$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 passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $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 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  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$10,295$12,245$12,245$12,945$12,770$6,660$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$5,585$5,585$6,285$6,110$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,418-5,250-5,249-5,878-5,7390-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelX5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in103.9 in
Length193.2 in180.9 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height69.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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